contentar

[kõn.tẽn.ˈtaɾ]

verb

to satisfy, to content, to please

1. to make someone satisfied or happy

It's difficult to content everyone.

É difícil contentar a todos.

2. to be satisfied with something

He contented himself with a simple meal.

Ele se contentou com uma refeição simples.

3. to appease or pacify

She tried to content the angry customer.

Ela tentou contentar o cliente furioso.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

contentar

common usage in standard Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

contentar

standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

contentar-se com pouco - to be satisfied with little

não há quem contente - there's no pleasing some people

contentar os olhos - to feast one's eyes

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