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contentarse
[kon-ten-TAR-se]
verb
contentar-se
1.
to be satisfied or content with something; to accept or settle for something
He had to content himself with a small portion.
Ele teve que se contentar com uma pequena porção.
2.
to be pleased or satisfied
She contentarse with the simple pleasures of life.
Ela se contentava com os prazeres simples da vida.
Synonyms
satisfacerse
conformarse
resignarse
aceptar
Antonyms
descontentarse
quejarse
protestar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contentar-se
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
contentar-se
standard usage, sometimes 'satisfazer-se' as alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
contentarse con poco
contentarse con las migajas
no contentarse con
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