contento
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contento(
kohn
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tehn
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (joyful)
Me pone tan contenta que hayas vendido tu primer cuadro. ¡Felicitaciones!I'm so happy you've sold your first painting. Congratulations!
2. (delighted)
a. pleased
Tu papá debe estar contento porque estés siguiendo sus pasos.Your dad must be pleased that you're following in his footsteps.
b. glad
Estoy contento de que todo haya salido bien, Nacho, pero ten más cuidado la próxima vez.I'm glad everything turned out OK, Nacho, but be more careful next time.
a. satisfied
Estoy contento con los resultados. La estrategia que aplicaste resultó ser la mejor.I'm satisfied with the results. The strategy you followed proved to be the best.
b. content
No contentos con ganar sueldos altísimos, quieren que les bajen los impuestos.Not content with earning high salaries, they want to have their taxes reduced.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. happiness
Su anuncio produjo contento. La gente confía en ella y cree que va a ser una gran presidente.Her announcement gave cause for happiness. People trust her and believe she will be a great president.
5. (pleasure)
a. joy
Alicia no podía esconder su contento. Su solicitud para Harvard había sido aceptada.Alicia couldn't hide her joy. Harvard had accepted her application.
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