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A simple, round, cheerful character sitting cross-legged on a patch of grass with a wide, contented smile. A large, brightly glowing yellow star floats directly above the character's head, symbolizing pure contentment and fulfillment.

satisfacción

sah-tees-fahk-SYOHN

nounfB1
satisfaction?feeling of fulfillment,contentment?state of being pleased
Also:fulfillment?sense of achievement,gratification?deep pleasure

📝 In Action

Sentí una enorme satisfacción al ver que mis alumnos aprobaron el examen.

B1

I felt enormous satisfaction seeing that my students passed the exam.

La satisfacción del cliente es nuestra prioridad número uno.

A2

Customer satisfaction is our number one priority.

No hay mayor satisfacción que un trabajo bien hecho.

B2

There is no greater fulfillment than a job well done.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • insatisfacción (dissatisfaction)
  • decepción (disappointment)

Common Collocations

  • sentir satisfacción – to feel satisfaction
  • dar satisfacción – to give satisfaction (to please someone)
  • satisfacción personal – personal fulfillment

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Even though it ends in 'ón,' this word is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Error

Mistake: "El satisfacción."

Correction: La satisfacción. Remember, most nouns ending in '-ción' are feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing High Satisfaction

Use adjectives like 'gran,' 'enorme,' or 'profunda' (great, enormous, deep) before 'satisfacción' to emphasize the feeling.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: satisfacción

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish word means 'to feel satisfaction'?

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Word Family

satisfacer(to satisfy) - verb
satisfactorio(satisfactory) - adjective
insatisfecho(unsatisfied) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'satisfacción' different from 'alegría'?

'Satisfacción' is usually a deeper feeling of fulfillment or contentment that comes from achieving a goal or meeting a need. 'Alegría' is more like immediate happiness or joy, often related to an external event.

Why does 'satisfacción' have a double 'c'?

Spanish words often keep the double letters from their original Latin form. In this case, the 'cc' sound is pronounced like a 'k' sound followed by a 'th' sound in Spain, or just a 'k' sound followed by an 's' sound in Latin America.