Adjective
/kumplaˈθiðo/ (in European Spanish)
/kumplaˈsido/ (in Latin American Spanish)
The word "complacido" is used to describe a state of being pleased or satisfied with a situation or a result. It can express contentment or gratification and is often used in both formal and informal contexts. In terms of frequency, "complacido" is used somewhat frequently in written contexts such as literature, formal writing, and media, but can also appear in conversational settings.
Me siento complacido con los resultados del proyecto.
I feel pleased with the results of the project.
Ella estaba complacida con su nuevo empleo.
She was satisfied with her new job.
Los clientes están complacidos con el servicio que reciben.
The customers are pleased with the service they receive.
"Complacido" is not commonly found in numerous idiomatic expressions, but it can appear in some particular phrases and contexts that express satisfaction or contentment. Here are some examples:
Estar complacido con uno mismo.
To be pleased with oneself.
Es importante estar complacido con uno mismo para tener confianza.
It is important to be pleased with oneself to have confidence.
Complacido de su trabajo.
Pleased with his/her work.
El empleado se siente complacido de su trabajo tras recibir elogios.
The employee feels pleased with his work after receiving praise.*
Estar complacido por los logros.
To be pleased by the achievements.
Todos estaban complacidos por los logros del equipo en la competencia.
Everyone was pleased by the team's achievements in the competition.
The word "complacido" comes from the Latin "complacere," which means "to please." The prefix "com-" means "together" or "with," and "placere" means "to please." This origin highlights the essence of the word as it relates to the act of being content or satisfied with oneself or a situation.
Synonyms: - Satisfecho (satisfied) - Contento (content)
Antonyms: - Descontento (discontent) - Insatisfecho (unsatisfied)