Contento
Example: Estoy contento porque hoy hace sol y no llueve.
Definition
"Contento" describes a feeling of happiness or satisfaction. It is used to express that someone is pleased or glad about a situation, such as in the phrase "Estoy contento porque hoy hace sol y no llueve," meaning "I am happy because today it is sunny and not raining."
Etymology
The word "contento" comes from the Latin word "contentus," which means satisfied or contained. It evolved through Old Spanish into the modern form, carrying the sense of being pleased or fulfilled. Did you know? Its root relates to the idea of holding or containing one's feelings in a positive way.
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"Contento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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