/konˈten.to/
Translation
happy, pleased
Word origin
From Latin contentus ('satisfied, contained'), the past participle of continere ('to hold together'). The same root gives English content and contain.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- contentus
- English cognates
- content, contain
Grammar
Examples
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I am very pleased with my new job.
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My mother is happy when I am at home.
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The children were happy with their gifts.
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She does not seem very pleased with the decision.
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We live happily in this very quiet village.
Used in
Stories
(16)Cuando llegué, ya había pasado
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¿El coche o el carro?
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El correo a la jefa
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El perro del barrio
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La aventura de Sofía
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La nota de Rafa
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Le hice arreglar el coche
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Lleva toda la mañana
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Más vale tarde que nunca
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Media docena de huevos
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Menudo desastre
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No estoy embarazada
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Preparando la visita
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Se vende la camioneta
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Una organización imposible
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¡Vaya sorpresa!
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Grammar articles
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