How to Say "to appease" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to appease” is “contentar” — B1 level.
Examples
Es imposible contentar a todo el mundo.
It is impossible to please everyone.
Le compré flores para contentarla después de nuestra discusión.
I bought her flowers to make her feel better after our argument.
Sus explicaciones no lograron contentar a los clientes.
His explanations failed to satisfy the clients.
Making Others Happy
When you use this word to talk about pleasing another person, remember to put the word 'a' before their name or the description of them (e.g., 'contentar a mi jefe').
A Word for Action
Use this word when you are actively doing something to change someone's mood from bad to good or from neutral to happy.
Don't confuse with 'contestar'
Mistake: “Quiero contentar tu pregunta.”
Correction: Quiero contestar tu pregunta.
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