satisfacer
“satisfacer” means “to satisfy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to satisfy
Also: to fulfill, to quench
📝 In Action
Esta comida no logró satisfacer mi hambre.
B1This food didn't manage to satisfy my hunger.
Queremos satisfacer las necesidades de nuestros clientes.
B1We want to meet our customers' needs.
Ella leyó el libro para satisfacer su curiosidad.
B2She read the book to satisfy her curiosity.
to pay/settle
Also: to comply with
📝 In Action
El deudor debe satisfacer la deuda antes del viernes.
C1The debtor must settle the debt before Friday.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: satisfacer
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'I satisfied' in Spanish (past tense)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'satisfacere', which is a combination of 'satis' (enough) and 'facere' (to make or do). It literally means 'to do enough'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'satisfacer' a common verb?
Yes, it is very common, especially in slightly formal writing or when talking about business and personal needs. In casual conversation, people might use 'llenar' or 'dar gusto', but 'satisfacer' is understood by everyone.
Why is the conjugation so weird?
It's because it's built from the verb 'hacer'. Any change that happens to 'hacer' also happens to 'satisfacer'. If you master 'hacer', you've already mastered this word!