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satiation

[səˈʃiːeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: satiations
saciedade
1. The state of being completely satisfied or full, especially after eating or drinking
After the large meal, she felt a sense of satiation.
Após a refeição abundante, ela sentiu uma sensação de saciedade.
2. The act or process of satisfying a desire, need, or appetite completely
The satiation of hunger is essential for human survival.
A saciedade da fome é essencial para a sobrevivência humana.
3. The point at which further consumption or satisfaction becomes impossible or undesirable
Market satiation occurred when all consumers had purchased the product.
A saturação do mercado ocorreu quando todos os consumidores compraram o produto.
Synonyms
satisfactionfullnessrepletioncontentmentsufficiency
Antonyms
hungerdeprivationwantemptinessdissatisfaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saciedade
most common usage
São Paulo
saciedade
standard usage
Portugal
saciedade
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to eat one's fill (atingir a saciedade)
to have had enough (ter tido saciedade)
satiation point (ponto de saciedade)
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