Kilo Lingo

/satisfaˈθeɾ/

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Translation

to satisfy

Word origin

From Latin satisfacere, from satis ('enough') plus facere ('to do, make'). It conjugates like hacer.

Origin
Latin
Root
satisfacere
English cognates
satisfy, satisfaction

Grammar

Verb type-er irregular (like hacer)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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This job does not manage to satisfy his ambitions.

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We want to satisfy the needs of every customer.

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The answer does not fully satisfy me.

¿ ?

How can we satisfy everyone at once?

buen .

A good breakfast satisfies hunger for hours.

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This word is part of lesson 41.