descontento
“descontento” means “dissatisfied” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dissatisfied
Also: unhappy
📝 In Action
El cliente está muy descontento con el servicio.
A1The customer is very dissatisfied with the service.
Estamos descontentos con los resultados del examen.
B1We are unhappy with the exam results.
Muchos ciudadanos se sienten descontentos tras la nueva ley.
B2Many citizens feel dissatisfied after the new law.
discontent
Also: unrest
📝 In Action
El descontento social creció durante la crisis.
B1Social discontent grew during the crisis.
Hay mucho descontento entre los empleados.
B2There is a lot of dissatisfaction among the employees.
El gobierno ignoró el descontento de la población.
C1The government ignored the population's unrest.
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Quick Quiz: descontento
Question 1 of 3
Which verb is typically used with 'descontento' when describing a temporary feeling?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed by adding the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'not' or 'opposite') to the word 'contento'. 'Contento' comes from the Latin word 'contentus', which describes someone who is 'contained' or 'satisfied' with what they have.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'descontento' for people and objects?
You use it for people to describe their feelings, or for 'the public/the population' as a whole. You wouldn't usually call an object 'descontento'.
Is it more formal than 'enojado'?
Yes. 'Enojado' means angry. 'Descontento' is more specific; it means you aren't satisfied with how something was done, which sounds more professional.
What is the opposite of 'descontento'?
The opposite is 'contento' (happy/satisfied) or 'satisfecho' (satisfied).