contentos
kon-TEN-tos
📝 In Action
Mis padres están contentos porque gané el premio.
A1My parents are happy because I won the prize.
Los estudiantes se quedaron contentos con la nota final.
A2The students were satisfied with the final grade.
A pesar del clima, estamos contentos de estar de vacaciones.
A1Despite the weather, we are happy to be on vacation.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement Rule (Gender and Number)
Since this word ends in '-os,' it is the masculine plural form. You use it to describe two or more male people/things, or any mixed group of males and females.
Using ESTAR
Because 'contentos' describes a temporary emotional state (how someone feels right now), you almost always use the verb 'estar' (to be) with it: 'Estamos contentos' (We are happy).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using SER instead of ESTAR
Mistake: "Somos contentos."
Correction: Estamos contentos. 'Ser' is for permanent qualities; 'estar' is for current feelings or states.
Forgetting Plural Agreement
Mistake: "Los chicos están contento."
Correction: Los chicos están contentos. The adjective must match the plural subject (los chicos).
⭐ Usage Tips
Contento vs. Feliz
'Contento' usually implies a less intense, more temporary happiness or satisfaction with a specific situation, while 'feliz' suggests a deeper, more profound happiness.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: contentos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'contentos'?
📚 More Resources
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).