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contento

happy, pleased

adjective kohn-TEN-toh Less Common

Also means

content

Usage Note

Contento is used with estar (not ser) because it describes a temporary emotional state: estoy contento (I am happy right now). It agrees in gender and number: estoy contenta, están contentos. It is less intense than felizcontento implies satisfied or pleased, while feliz suggests deep or lasting happiness.

Examples

"Estoy muy contento con los resultados."

Natural Translation

I am very pleased with the results.

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