Spanish Conversation · Level 22
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Spanish word
gratificante
Pronunciation
IPA/gɾatifiˈkante/
Meaning
- adjectivesatisfying
Example
Ayudar a los demás fue gratificante.
Helping others was satisfying.
More examples
Aprender algo nuevo cada día fue una experiencia gratificante.
Learning something new every day was a rewarding experience.
Core concept
A warm sense of meaningful achievement.
Common phrases
ser gratificante
be rewarding
una experiencia gratificante
a rewarding experience
Similar words
recompensante: Creates a joyful sense that effort or sacrifice has been rewarded.
satisfactorio: Produces a feeling that expectations or standards have been met.
enriquecedor: Adds depth to life or perspective by providing new experiences or learning.
Definition in Spanish
Que provoca una sensación de satisfacción por haber realizado una acción valiosa o significativa.
Word origin
From Latin gratus 'pleasing', via Spanish gratificar 'to gratify', with the adjectival suffix -ante forming 'gratificante' meaning something that causes a pleasing feeling of accomplishment.
Usage tips
- Used mainly to describe personal fulfillment after an action; satisfactorio more often describes adequate or functioning things while gratificante highlights emotional reward.
Other meanings
- rewardingadjective
Opposites
- insatisfactoriounsatisfyingadjective
- decepcionantedisappointingadjective
Related words
- gratificargratifyverb
- gratificacióngratificationnoun
- gratificadogratifiedadjective