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feminine

/satisfakˈθjon/

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Translation

satisfaction

Word origin

From Latin satisfactio, from satisfacere ('to do enough, satisfy'), from satis ('enough') plus facere ('to do, make'). The root satis also gives English 'satiate' and 'sate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
satisfactio
English cognates
satiate, satisfy

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsatisfacciones

Examples

gran .

He felt great satisfaction on finishing the work.

mucha .

Helping others gives me a lot of satisfaction.

¡ !

What satisfaction to see the project finished!

prioridad.

Customer satisfaction is our priority.

¿ ?

Do you feel satisfaction with the results?

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This word is part of lesson 73.