satisfacer
/sa-tees-fa-SEHR/
to satisfy
A person drinking water to satisfy their thirst.
satisfacer(verb)
to satisfy
?to fulfill a need or desire
to fulfill
?meeting a requirement or expectation
,to quench
?thirst or curiosity
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Hacer' Rule
This word is conjugated exactly like the common verb 'hacer' (to do/make). If you know that 'hacer' becomes 'hice' in the past, you'll know 'satisfacer' becomes 'satisfice'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using regular endings
Mistake: "Yo satisfací"
Correction: Yo satisfice. Because it follows the 'hacer' pattern, it uses a special 'i' spelling in the past instead of the regular 'í'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing yourself
If you want to say you ARE satisfied, don't use the verb; use the adjective 'satisfecho' (e.g., 'Estoy satisfecho').
Giving a coin to satisfy a debt.
satisfacer(verb)
to pay/settle
?debts or financial obligations
to comply with
?legal requirements
📝 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
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: satisfacer
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'I satisfied' in Spanish (past tense)?
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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!