adjective, verb (past tense/past participle)
contente, satisfeito
1. (adjective) satisfied and at peace; not wanting anything more or different
She lived a contented life in the countryside.
Ela viveu uma vida contente no interior.
2. (verb) past tense of contend: to compete or argue in favor of something
He contended that the new policy was unfair.
Ele argumentou que a nova política era injusta.
3. (verb) past tense of contend: to struggle or deal with difficulties
They contended with numerous obstacles during the project.
Eles enfrentaram numerosos obstáculos durante o projeto.
In Brazilian culture, contentment is often valued as a balanced approach to life, reflected in the phrase 'saudade' (longing) contrasted with 'contentamento' (contentment). In the USA, 'contented' is often seen as a positive state of acceptance, though some may view it as complacency. The adjective form is more commonly used in literature and formal speech, while the verb form appears frequently in debate and argumentative contexts.
NYC Slang
satisfied, good with it, all set
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