contente
happy; content; pleased
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/kõ.ˈtẽ.tɨ/
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Cultural Note
'Contente' is more commonly used in European Portuguese than in Brazilian Portuguese, where 'feliz' or 'alegre' tend to be preferred for everyday happiness. It is invariable in gender, changing only for number. It typically pairs with 'estar' or 'ficar' rather than 'ser.'
📝 Example Sentences
Estou tão contente por te ver!
I am so happy to see you!
Ela ficou contente com a notícia.
She was pleased with the news.
As crianças estavam contentes com os presentes.
The children were happy with the gifts.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | contentes |
| masculine_plural | contentes |
| feminine_singular | contente |
| masculine_singular | contente |