satisfecho
/satisˈfet͡ʃo/
The English word 'satisfied' is translated into Spanish as satisfecho.
The term is an adjective used to describe being in a state of satisfaction.
Meaning: in a state of satisfaction (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the slang expression Estoy chocho/a is used to mean 'I am thrilled' or 'I am satisfied'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word must agree in gender and number with the person or thing it describes. Use the feminine form satisfecha for a single female subject. For a group of only females, use the feminine plural satisfechas. For a group of men or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural satisfechos.
How do you pronounce it?
/satisˈfetʃo/
Did you know?
- In Argentina, the slang term chocho is used to mean 'thrilled' or 'very satisfied'. However, in other Spanish-speaking countries, this word can refer to parts of the anatomy or specific plants, which could lead to awkward misunderstandings.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you say you are satisfecho after a meal, it can sometimes imply you are 'full' to the point of being unable to eat more, rather than just being happy with the food.
- To describe the result of a process, Spanish speakers often use the verb quedar instead of estar to say quedar satisfecho. This shifts the meaning from simply 'being' satisfied to 'ending up' satisfied after an event.
Examples in context
- Estoy feliz y satisfecho.I'm happy and satisfied.This sentence shows how to express being both happy and satisfied using satisfecho.Tatoeba #1683609 by marcelostockle, translation #1682686 by Spamster
- Tom no estaba satisfecho.Tom wasn't satisfied.This sentence uses satisfecho to describe someone who was not satisfied.Tatoeba #4694103 by marcelostockle, translation #3732317 by CK
- Quedé más que satisfecho.I was more than satisfied.This sentence uses satisfecho to emphasize being more than satisfied.Tatoeba #5689131 by arh, translation #3821009 by CK
- Estoy satisfecho con el servicio que recibí en el hotel.I am satisfied with the service I received at the hotel.
- Me encuentro satisfecha con los resultados de mi trabajo.I am satisfied with the results of my work.
- Me siento satisfecho con el trato de mis colegas.I feel satisfied with the way my colleagues treat me.
- Estoy contenta con mi nuevo trabajo.I am satisfied with my new job.
- Estoy complacido de haber logrado mis metas personales.I am pleased to have achieved my personal goals.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing the results of a project.
- Elena¿Estás satisfecho con el proyecto, Daniel?Are you satisfied with the project, Daniel?
- DanielSí, estoy muy satisfecho con lo que logramos.Yes, I am very satisfied with what we achieved.
- ElenaQué bueno, yo también estoy satisfecha con tu ayuda.That's good, I am also satisfied with your help.
- DanielGracias, Elena, ha sido un placer trabajar contigo.Thanks, Elena, it has been a pleasure working with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “satisfied” translations and entries satisfecho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
