Spanish word

satisfacción

Pronunciation

IPA/satisfakˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsatisfaction

Example

Sentí satisfacción al ayudar a mi amiga.

I felt satisfaction when I helped my friend.

Illustration for satisfacción (satisfaction)

More examples

Expresó satisfacción por los resultados de la reunión.

Someone expressed satisfaction with the results of the meeting.

Core concept

Calm approval at having met expectations.

Common phrases

  • expresar satisfacción

    express satisfaction

  • mostrar satisfacción

    show satisfaction

  • satisfacción total

    complete satisfaction

Similar words

placer: Immediate pleasant sensation or bodily pleasure.
gusto: Pleasure from something that matches personal taste.
contentamiento: Quiet, lasting sense of being content and at ease.
gratificación: Pleasure or joy from seeing effort or hope rewarded.

Definition in Spanish

Sensación de bienestar y logro interior que aparece tras conseguir un objetivo o comprobar que algo cumple las expectativas.

Word origin

It comes from Latin satisfactio (satis 'enough' + facere 'to make') and names the inner approval that follows an outcome matching one's aim.

Usage tips

  • Satisfacción is not the same as satisfactorio; satisfacción is the feeling, while satisfactorio means 'satisfactory' as an adjective.

Other meanings

  • joynoun

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