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contentos

kon-TEN-tos/konˈtentos/

“contentos” means “happy” in Spanish (pleased, cheerful).

happy, content

Also: pleased
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Mis padres están contentos porque gané el premio.

A1

My parents are happy because I won the prize.

Los estudiantes se quedaron contentos con la nota final.

A2

The students were satisfied with the final grade.

A pesar del clima, estamos contentos de estar de vacaciones.

A1

Despite the weather, we are happy to be on vacation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • felices (happy (more profound))
  • alegres (joyful)
  • satisfechos (satisfied)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Estar contentos – To be happy/content
  • Ponerse contentos – To get happy/cheer up

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: contentos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'contentos'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
contento(happy (masculine singular)) — Adjective
contenta(happy (feminine singular)) — Adjective
contentar(to please / to satisfy) — Verb
contentamiento(contentment / satisfaction) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *contentus*, which was the past participle of the verb *continēre* (to hold together, to contain). Over time, it developed the figurative meaning of 'self-contained' or 'satisfied'—holding one's happiness within oneself.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: contentoPortuguese: contente

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I use 'contentos' versus 'contentas'?

Use 'contentos' when describing a group of males, or a mixed group of males and females. Use 'contentas' only when describing a group composed exclusively of females.

Does 'contentos' mean the same as 'felices'?

They are very similar, but 'contentos' often refers to being satisfied or happy about a specific event (like getting a good grade), while 'felices' implies a deeper, overall joy or state of being (like being happily married).