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B1 verb #4,000 最常用 10分钟阅读

satisfacer

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解析 satisfacer in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'satisfacer' might be a bit advanced, but you can understand it as a way to say 'to make happy' or 'to give what is needed.' Think of it like a stronger version of 'gustar' (to like) or 'querer' (to want). When you are hungry and you eat, you 'satisfacer' your hunger. It is a word about feeling 'okay' or 'good' because you have what you need. At this stage, just remember that it is related to the word 'satisfacción' (satisfaction), which looks like English. You might see it on signs in shops that say 'Satisfacción garantizada' (Satisfaction guaranteed). Don't worry about the hard grammar yet; just focus on the idea of 'meeting a need.'

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At the A2 level, you should start recognizing 'satisfacer' in common phrases. You will see it used with words like 'hambre' (hunger) and 'sed' (thirst). For example: 'Comí mucho para satisfacer mi hambre.' You should also know that it is used when talking about people being happy with something. If you give a gift and the person likes it, you have 'satisfecho' (satisfied) their wish. A key thing to learn now is that 'satisfacer' is a verb that ends in '-er,' but it is special because it works like the verb 'hacer' (to do/make). Even if you don't use it in the past tense yet, knowing it's a 'doing enough' word will help you understand more complex sentences.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'satisfacer' in more varied contexts, especially when talking about requirements and expectations. This is where you move beyond physical needs and start talking about abstract concepts. For example, 'Para entrar en la universidad, debes satisfacer ciertos requisitos' (To enter the university, you must satisfy/meet certain requirements). You should also be aware of its irregular conjugation in the present tense: 'yo satisfago.' This is the level where you start using the verb to express opinions about whether an explanation or a solution is 'sufficient.' If a solution works, it 'satisface el problema.' You should also be comfortable using it with the 'Personal A' when the object is a person.

At the B2 level, you must master the irregular conjugations of 'satisfacer,' especially the preterite and the subjunctive. You should know that 'I satisfied' is 'satisfice' (not 'satisfací') and 'it satisfied' is 'satisfizo.' You will use this verb in professional contexts, such as business meetings or academic writing, to discuss 'satisfacer la demanda' (meeting demand) or 'satisfacer las condiciones de un contrato.' At this level, you should also understand the difference between 'satisfacer' and its synonyms like 'saciar' or 'cumplir.' You are expected to use it in the subjunctive mood correctly, such as 'Espero que este informe satisfaga a los directores.'

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At the C1 level, 'satisfacer' becomes a tool for precise expression in formal, legal, and literary Spanish. You will use it to describe the resolution of complex needs or the fulfillment of nuanced criteria. You should be able to use the reflexive form 'satisfacerse' to describe self-fulfillment or contentment in a sophisticated way. In legal contexts, you will recognize it as the standard term for paying off debts or meeting statutory obligations. You should also be able to use it metaphorically, such as 'satisfacer una deuda con la sociedad.' Your conjugation must be flawless across all tenses, including the future ('satisfaré') and the conditional ('satisfaría'), which many learners struggle with.

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At the C2 level, you use 'satisfacer' with the ease of a native speaker, catching all its subtle connotations. You understand its historical roots and how it functions in classical literature versus modern legal Spanish. You can use it to debate philosophical points, such as whether a certain theory 'satisface las exigencias de la lógica.' You are also aware of rare or archaic uses and can distinguish it from highly specific synonyms like 'subsanar' or 'resarcir' (to compensate/satisfy a grievance). At this level, the word is not just a verb but a precise instrument used to define the exact point where a requirement meets its fulfillment in the most complex linguistic structures.

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Satisfacer means to satisfy, fulfill, or meet a requirement. It is used for physical needs like hunger and abstract ones like job criteria.
It is a highly irregular verb because it follows the conjugation of 'hacer'. For example, 'I satisfied' is 'satisfice', not 'satisfací'.
In formal Spanish, it is the standard verb for meeting legal obligations or academic standards, making it very important for professional contexts.
Synonyms include 'cumplir' (to fulfill) and 'saciar' (to quench), but 'satisfacer' is the most versatile and common across all registers.

The Spanish verb satisfacer is a powerful and multi-faceted term that goes far beyond the simple English equivalent of 'to satisfy.' At its core, it describes the act of meeting a requirement, fulfilling a desire, or quenching a physical need. Derived from the Latin satisfacere (from satis 'enough' and facere 'to do or make'), it literally means 'to do enough.' In the Spanish-speaking world, you will encounter this word in contexts ranging from the most basic human instincts, like hunger and thirst, to the most complex legal and academic requirements.

Physical Needs: When you eat a large meal after a long day, you are not just eating; you are seeking to satisfacer el hambre. This usage is common in culinary contexts and daily life when discussing biological urges. It implies reaching a state of 'fullness' or 'contentment' where the need no longer exists.
Emotional and Personal Contentment: In personal relationships, the word is used to describe the act of pleasing someone or making them feel content. However, it carries a slightly more formal or profound weight than the simple verb gustar. If a gift or a gesture satisface someone, it has met their expectations or desires fully. It is often used in the reflexive form satisfacerse when one finds fulfillment in an activity or achievement.

Nada parece satisfacer su curiosidad insaciable por la ciencia.

Nothing seems to satisfy her insatiable curiosity for science.

One of the most important things to understand about satisfacer is its role in formal and professional Spanish. In a business or legal setting, it is the standard verb for 'meeting criteria' or 'fulfilling obligations.' For example, a candidate might need to satisfacer los requisitos for a job, or a company might need to satisfacer una deuda (pay off a debt). This formal usage is much more frequent in Spanish than its English counterpart is in casual American English conversation.

Academic Context: Students are often told that their essays must satisfacer los criterios de evaluación. Here, it implies a precise matching of work to standards. It isn't just about making the teacher 'happy'; it's about checking off specific boxes of quality and content.

El candidato logró satisfacer todas las demandas del sindicato.

The candidate managed to satisfy all the union's demands.

Finally, it is worth noting that satisfacer can also mean 'to convince' or 'to satisfy the mind.' If an explanation no me satisface, it means I don't find it convincing or sufficient. This nuanced use is common in debates, intellectual discussions, and legal proceedings where the 'burden of proof' must be met.

Using satisfacer correctly requires attention to both its grammatical structure and its specific conjugation patterns. Because it is derived from hacer (to do/make), it follows the exact same irregular patterns. This is the single most important rule: if you know how to conjugate hacer, you know how to conjugate satisfacer. For example, just as we say yo hice, we must say yo satisfice.

Direct Object Usage: In most cases, satisfacer is a transitive verb, meaning it takes a direct object. You satisfy *something* or *someone*. When the object is a person, remember to use the 'personal a'. Quiero satisfacer a mis padres (I want to please/satisfy my parents).

Para satisfacer la demanda, la fábrica aumentó la producción.

To satisfy the demand, the factory increased production.

When dealing with abstract concepts like 'needs' or 'requirements,' the verb acts as a bridge between a deficiency and its fulfillment. Common objects include necesidades (needs), requisitos (requirements), expectativas (expectations), and condiciones (conditions). In these contexts, the verb is often followed by a noun phrase that specifies what is being fulfilled.

The Reflexive Form: Satisfacerse: The reflexive satisfacerse is used when a person finds satisfaction or contentment in something they have done or experienced. It is often followed by the preposition 'con'. Ella se satisface con poco (She is satisfied with little). It conveys a sense of self-fulfillment or being easily pleased.

Espero que esta explicación satisfaga sus dudas.

I hope this explanation satisfies your doubts (subjunctive usage).

In complex sentences, satisfacer often triggers the subjunctive mood when expressing desires, hopes, or hypothetical situations. For instance, 'I am looking for a job that satisfies my professional goals' would be Busco un trabajo que satisfaga mis metas profesionales. The use of 'satisfaga' (instead of 'satisface') is necessary because the job is a hypothetical one that the speaker is still seeking.

You will encounter satisfacer in a variety of real-world scenarios, ranging from formal customer service interactions to deep philosophical discussions. It is a word that bridges the gap between everyday needs and high-level professional requirements. Understanding where it pops up will help you recognize its nuances in tone and intent.

Customer Service and Business: In the world of commerce, 'satisfaction' is everything. You will often hear customer service agents say, 'Queremos satisfacer todas sus necesidades' (We want to satisfy all your needs). On websites, you might see the phrase 'Satisfacción garantizada' (Satisfaction guaranteed). In business meetings, executives talk about satisfacer la demanda del mercado (meeting market demand).

Nuestra prioridad es satisfacer al cliente en cada paso del proceso.

Our priority is to satisfy the customer at every step of the process.

In legal and administrative contexts, satisfacer is the go-to word for fulfilling legal requirements. If you are applying for a visa, a residency permit, or a loan, the official documents will state that you must satisfacer las condiciones legales. Here, it sounds much more authoritative and official than verbs like cumplir (to fulfill), though they are often used as synonyms in this context.

Everyday Social Interactions: While 'satisfacer' can sound formal, it is perfectly natural in social settings when talking about food or curiosity. At a dinner party, a host might ask, '¿Te satisfizo la comida?' (Did the food satisfy you/Were you happy with the meal?). It’s a polite and slightly elevated way to check on someone's well-being. Similarly, if someone is asking a lot of questions, they might say, 'Solo quiero satisfacer mi curiosidad' (I just want to satisfy my curiosity).

¿Crees que este acuerdo podrá satisfacer a ambas partes?

Do you think this agreement will be able to satisfy both parties?

In literature and journalism, satisfacer is used to describe the resolution of a conflict or the answering of a deep-seated desire. A detective might satisfacer su sed de justicia (satisfy his thirst for justice). In these narrative contexts, the word takes on a more dramatic and weightier tone, emphasizing the importance of the need being met.

The verb satisfacer is notorious among Spanish learners—and even some native speakers—because of its irregular conjugation. Most mistakes stem from treating it as a regular -er verb. Because it is built on the root of hacer, it inherits all of hacer's irregularities. If you can conjugate hacer, you can conjugate satisfacer perfectly. Let's look at the most common pitfalls.

The Preterite Trap: The most frequent error is saying satisfací, satisfaciste, or satisfació. These are incorrect. Since the preterite of hacer is hice, hiciste, hizo, the preterite of satisfacer must be satisfice, satisficiste, satisfizo, satisficimos, and satisficieron. Notice the 'i' and the 'z' in the third person singular.

Incorrecto: El resultado me satisfació mucho.
Correcto: El resultado me satisfizo mucho.

Common conjugation error in the preterite tense.

Another common mistake occurs in the future and conditional tenses. Learners often want to say satisfaceré or satisfacería. However, just as hacer becomes haré and haría, satisfacer becomes satisfaré and satisfaría. The 'ce' syllable is dropped entirely. This is a subtle but vital distinction for sounding like a fluent speaker.

The Subjunctive 'G': In the present subjunctive, learners often forget the 'g'. Just as hacer becomes haga, satisfacer becomes satisfaga. Saying satisfaza is a common mistake. Remember: No creo que esto satisfaga al jefe (I don't think this will satisfy the boss).

Incorrecto: Espero que esto satisfaza tus necesidades.
Correcto: Espero que esto satisfaga tus necesidades.

Subjunctive mood error.

Finally, be careful with the 'Personal A'. Because satisfacer can mean 'to please' a person, it is very common to forget the 'a' when the object is a human being. Hay que satisfacer a los clientes (One must satisfy the clients). Without the 'a', the sentence feels grammatically incomplete in Spanish.

While satisfacer is a versatile verb, Spanish offers several alternatives that can add precision to your speech depending on whether you are talking about food, rules, or emotions. Choosing the right synonym can change the tone from formal to casual or from physical to abstract.

Satisfacer vs. Cumplir: Cumplir means 'to fulfill' or 'to comply with.' While often interchangeable with satisfacer in the context of requirements (cumplir los requisitos), cumplir is more about duty and rules, whereas satisfacer emphasizes that the need has been met to a sufficient degree. You cumples a promise, but you satisfaces a desire.
Satisfacer vs. Saciar: Saciar is specifically used for physical appetites like hunger (saciar el hambre) or thirst (saciar la sed). It implies reaching a point of total fullness or 'satiety.' While you can use satisfacer for hunger, saciar is more visceral and descriptive of the physical sensation of being full.

Bebió agua para saciar su sed extrema tras la carrera.

Using 'saciar' for physical thirst.

In more emotional or social contexts, you might use complacer. Complacer specifically means 'to please' or 'to accommodate' someone's wishes. It is softer than satisfacer and often implies a desire to make someone happy or to be helpful. Trato de complacer a mi abuela (I try to please my grandmother). Satisfacer in this context would sound slightly more clinical or objective.

Satisfacer vs. Llenar: Llenar (to fill) is often used metaphorically to mean satisfying an expectation or a void. Llenar las expectativas is a very common alternative to satisfacer las expectativas. Llenar feels a bit more visual and is very common in everyday conversation, whereas satisfacer remains the standard for formal writing.

La película no logró llenar mis expectativas.

Using 'llenar' as a common alternative for expectations.

Other specialized alternatives include subsanar (to correct or satisfy a deficiency, often in legal or technical errors) and contentar (to make someone content, often used with children or in simple emotional contexts). Understanding these nuances allows you to tailor your Spanish to the specific 'void' you are trying to fill.

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

Because it is literally 'satis' + 'hacer', it is one of the few verbs in Spanish that has remained completely tied to its parent verb's irregular conjugation for over a thousand years.

发音指南

UK /satisfaˈθeɾ/

US /satisfaˈseɾ/

Last syllable (oxytone/aguda).

押韵词

Hacer Creer Poder Saber Ver Placer Merecer Nacer

常见错误

Stressing the second-to-last syllable (sa-tis-FA-cer) instead of the last.
Misprounouncing the 'g' in 'satisfaga' as a soft 'g' instead of the Spanish 'j' sound.
Confusing the 'i' sound in the preterite 'satisfice' with an 'e'.
Failing to pronounce the 't' clearly in the first syllable.
In Latin America, forgetting the 's' sound at the end of the infinitive.

难度评级

阅读 2/5

Easy to recognize because of the English cognate 'satisfy'.

写作 5/5

Extremely difficult due to irregular 'hacer'-based conjugation.

口语 4/5

Requires mental effort to apply irregular patterns in real-time.

听力 3/5

Can be tricky when heard in the future ('satisfará') or preterite ('satisfizo').

接下来学什么

前置知识

Hacer Bien Necesidad Hambre Sed

接下来学习

Cumplir Saciar Complacer Requisito Expectativa

高级

Subsanar Resarcir Abastecer Darse por satisfecho

需要掌握的语法

Irregular Preterite

Yo satisfice (not satisfací).

Future Stem Change

Él satisfará (not satisfacerá).

Present Subjunctive 'g'

Que tú satisfagas (not satisfazas).

Personal 'a'

Ayudamos a satisfacer a los invitados.

Reflexive Pronouns

Ella se satisface con poco.

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按水平分级的例句

Como mucho para satisfacer mi hambre.

I eat a lot to satisfy my hunger.

Simple present tense usage with a physical need.

Este juguete va a satisfacer al niño.

This toy is going to satisfy the child.

Using 'ir a' + infinitive.

Bebo agua para satisfacer mi sed.

I drink water to satisfy my thirst.

Infinitive after 'para'.

El regalo satisface a mi madre.

The gift satisfies my mother.

Third person singular present tense.

Queremos satisfacer a todos.

We want to satisfy everyone.

Infinitive after 'querer'.

La comida es buena y me satisface.

The food is good and satisfies me.

Direct object pronoun 'me' before the verb.

Ella busca satisfacer sus deseos.

She seeks to satisfy her desires.

Infinitive usage.

El sol satisface a las plantas.

The sun satisfies the plants.

Metaphorical A1 usage.

Ella siempre intenta satisfacer a sus clientes.

She always tries to satisfy her customers.

Present tense with personal 'a'.

No es fácil satisfacer a todo el mundo.

It is not easy to satisfy everyone.

Impersonal 'es' + adjective + infinitive.

El hotel satisface todas nuestras necesidades.

The hotel satisfies all our needs.

Agreement with 'nuestras necesidades'.

Buscamos satisfacer los deseos de los niños.

We seek to satisfy the children's wishes.

Verb + infinitive construction.

Su respuesta no me satisface totalmente.

His answer does not satisfy me totally.

Negative construction in present tense.

¿Puede este plan satisfacer al jefe?

Can this plan satisfy the boss?

Interrogative with 'poder'.

Ellos satisfacen su curiosidad leyendo libros.

They satisfy their curiosity by reading books.

Third person plural present tense.

Me satisface ver a mi familia feliz.

It satisfies me to see my family happy.

Verbal phrase acting as subject.

Para el puesto, debes satisfacer los requisitos mínimos.

For the position, you must satisfy the minimum requirements.

Modal verb 'deber' + infinitive.

Yo satisfago mis deudas todos los meses.

I satisfy (pay off) my debts every month.

Irregular first person singular 'satisfago'.

Dudo que esta solución satisfaga el problema.

I doubt that this solution satisfies the problem.

Present subjunctive 'satisfaga' after 'dudar'.

El director quedó satisfecho con el informe.

The director was satisfied with the report.

Past participle 'satisfecho' used as an adjective.

Es importante satisfacer las expectativas de los padres.

It is important to satisfy the parents' expectations.

Infinitive in a 'ser + adj' clause.

No pudimos satisfacer la demanda de productos.

We could not satisfy the demand for products.

Preterite of 'poder' + infinitive.

Ella se satisface con las cosas simples de la vida.

She is satisfied with the simple things in life.

Reflexive 'satisfacerse'.

Si trabajas duro, satisfarás tus metas.

If you work hard, you will satisfy (achieve) your goals.

Future tense 'satisfarás' (irregular).

El candidato satisfizo todas las preguntas del jurado.

The candidate satisfied all the jury's questions.

Irregular preterite 'satisfizo' (like 'hizo').

No creo que satisfagas las condiciones del contrato.

I don't think you satisfy the contract conditions.

Present subjunctive 'satisfagas' (like 'hagas').

Satisficimos a los inversores con los nuevos datos.

We satisfied the investors with the new data.

Irregular preterite 'satisficimos' (like 'hicimos').

Si no satisfaces la deuda, habrá consecuencias legales.

If you don't satisfy the debt, there will be legal consequences.

Conditional sentence Type 1.

Ese viaje satisfaría mi deseo de aventura.

That trip would satisfy my desire for adventure.

Conditional tense 'satisfaría' (irregular).

Es necesario que la empresa satisfaga la normativa vigente.

It is necessary that the company satisfies the current regulations.

Subjunctive after 'es necesario que'.

Ellos satisficieron sus antojos en el mercado local.

They satisfied their cravings at the local market.

Irregular preterite 'satisficieron'.

Me satisfizo mucho tu progreso en el curso.

Your progress in the course satisfied me a lot.

Preterite usage with an abstract subject.

La medida no satisfizo las exigencias de la oposición.

The measure did not satisfy the opposition's demands.

Formal preterite usage.

Es imperativo que satisfagamos los estándares de calidad.

It is imperative that we satisfy the quality standards.

Subjunctive 'satisfagamos' in a formal command.

El autor no logró satisfacer la curiosidad de sus lectores.

The author failed to satisfy the curiosity of his readers.

Compound verb construction.

Se satisfizo la obligación mediante un pago único.

The obligation was satisfied through a single payment.

Passive 'se' construction.

Apenas satisfice los requisitos, me dieron el visado.

As soon as I satisfied the requirements, they gave me the visa.

Preterite 'satisfice' with temporal conjunction.

Ninguna de las opciones satisfaría plenamente al comité.

None of the options would fully satisfy the committee.

Conditional 'satisfaría' in a negative context.

Para satisfacer su sed de venganza, ideó un plan maestro.

To satisfy his thirst for revenge, he devised a master plan.

Literary/metaphorical usage.

Me satisfaría que consideraras mi propuesta seriamente.

It would satisfy me if you considered my proposal seriously.

Conditional + Imperfect Subjunctive.

La teoría no satisface los postulados de la física cuántica.

The theory does not satisfy the postulates of quantum physics.

Academic/Scientific usage.

Resulta harto difícil satisfacer tales pretensiones.

It proves quite difficult to satisfy such pretensions.

Formal 'harto difícil' + infinitive.

Hubiera sido ideal que satisficieses las deudas antes.

It would have been ideal if you had satisfied the debts earlier.

Pluperfect Subjunctive 'satisficieses' (irregular).

El veredicto satisfizo el clamor popular por justicia.

The verdict satisfied the popular clamor for justice.

Journalistic/Formal preterite.

No se puede satisfacer a quien nada le basta.

One cannot satisfy someone for whom nothing is enough.

Philosophical proverb-like structure.

A fin de satisfacer lo pactado, se procedió al embargo.

In order to satisfy what was agreed, the seizure proceeded.

Legal/Administrative jargon.

Satisfará las necesidades del mercado si innova ahora.

It will satisfy market needs if it innovates now.

Future tense in a conditional sequence.

Queda por ver si el nuevo plan satisfará las expectativas.

It remains to be seen if the new plan will satisfy expectations.

Formal 'Queda por ver' construction.

常见搭配

Satisfacer el hambre

Satisfacer los requisitos

Satisfacer la demanda

Satisfacer la curiosidad

Satisfacer una deuda

Satisfacer las expectativas

Satisfacer una necesidad

Satisfacer los deseos

Satisfacer las condiciones

Satisfacer plenamente

常用短语

Satisfacción garantizada

— A common marketing slogan meaning 'satisfaction guaranteed'.

Nuestra tienda ofrece satisfacción garantizada.

Darse por satisfecho

— To consider oneself satisfied or to settle for something.

Me doy por satisfecho con este resultado.

Satisfacer un antojo

— To satisfy a specific, often sudden, craving (usually food).

Fui por helado para satisfacer un antojo.

Satisfacer las exigencias

— To meet strict or difficult demands.

Es difícil satisfacer las exigencias del mercado.

Satisfacer el pago

— A formal way to say 'to make the payment'.

Procederemos a satisfacer el pago mañana.

Satisfacer la sed

— To quench one's thirst.

Nada satisface la sed como el agua fría.

Satisfacer a medias

— To only partially satisfy someone or something.

Esa explicación me satisface a medias.

Satisfacer un requisito

— To meet a single specific requirement.

Solo me falta satisfacer un requisito para graduarme.

Satisfacer los sentidos

— To please the physical senses (sight, taste, etc.).

El arte debe satisfacer los sentidos.

Satisfacer una duda

— To resolve or answer a doubt.

Permítame satisfacer su duda sobre el precio.

容易混淆的词

satisfacer vs Saciar

Saciar is only for physical fullness (hunger/thirst), while satisfacer is broader.

satisfacer vs Cumplir

Cumplir is about duty/rules; satisfacer is about sufficient fulfillment.

satisfacer vs Llenar

Llenar is 'to fill' literally; used metaphorically for expectations.

习语与表达

"Satisfacer el expediente"

— To do just enough to meet a requirement without putting in real effort.

Hizo el trabajo solo para satisfacer el expediente.

Informal/Bureaucratic

"Quedar satisfecho"

— To be content after a meal or an event.

Después de la cena, todos quedaron satisfechos.

Neutral

"No tener con qué satisfacer"

— To lack the means to fulfill an obligation or need.

No tengo con qué satisfacer esta deuda.

Formal

"Satisfacer la afrenta"

— To get revenge or settle a score (archaic/literary).

Buscaba satisfacer la afrenta de su familia.

Literary

"Satisfacer el gusto"

— To do something specifically because it is pleasing.

Compré el cuadro solo por satisfacer el gusto.

Neutral

"Satisfacer la curiosidad"

— To find out something one was wondering about.

Entré en la casa para satisfacer mi curiosidad.

Neutral

"Satisfacer a Dios y al diablo"

— To try to please everyone (impossible task).

No puedes satisfacer a Dios y al diablo al mismo tiempo.

Colloquial

"Darse el gusto de satisfacer"

— To indulge oneself in fulfilling a desire.

Me di el gusto de satisfacer mi capricho.

Informal

"Satisfacer la ley"

— To comply with legal mandates.

Debemos actuar para satisfacer la ley.

Formal

"Satisfacer una pasión"

— To indulge or fulfill a deep passion.

Viajó por el mundo para satisfacer su pasión por la fotografía.

Neutral

容易混淆

satisfacer vs Satisfacer vs. Complacer

Both mean 'to please' or 'to satisfy'.

Satisfacer is more objective and related to needs/requirements. Complacer is more subjective and related to making someone happy or being nice.

Satisfice los requisitos del trabajo, pero no pude complacer a mi jefe.

satisfacer vs Satisfacer vs. Saciar

Both relate to hunger and thirst.

Saciar implies total fullness or reaching a limit. Satisfacer is more general and can be used for non-physical things like curiosity.

Satisfice mi curiosidad, pero no sacié mi hambre.

satisfacer vs Satisfacer vs. Cumplir

Both are used for requirements.

Cumplir is 'to follow' or 'to obey'. Satisfacer is 'to meet' or 'to be enough for'.

Cumplí con el horario para satisfacer al gerente.

satisfacer vs Satisfacer vs. Contentar

Both involve making someone feel okay.

Contentar is simpler and often used for emotional appeasement. Satisfacer is more formal.

Contenté al niño con un juguete para satisfacer su deseo de jugar.

satisfacer vs Satisfacer vs. Subsanar

Both involve fixing a lack.

Subsanar is specifically for correcting errors or legal defects. Satisfacer is for meeting needs.

Subsanamos el error para satisfacer al cliente.

句型

Quiero satisfacer mi [necesidad].

Quiero satisfacer mi sed.

Es difícil satisfacer a [persona].

Es difícil satisfacer a mi jefe.

Yo satisfago mis [obligaciones].

Yo satisfago mis deudas.

No creo que [sujeto] satisfaga [objeto].

No creo que el plan satisfaga al director.

[Sujeto] satisfizo [objeto] ayer.

El agua satisfizo mi sed ayer.

A fin de satisfacer [requisito]...

A fin de satisfacer la ley, pagamos la multa.

Si [sujeto] satisficiera [objeto]...

Si ella satisficiera los requisitos, la contrataríamos.

Resulta imperativo satisfacer...

Resulta imperativo satisfacer las demandas sociales.

词族

名词

Satisfacción (satisfaction)

Satisfactoriedad (satisfactoriness)

动词

Satisfacer (to satisfy)

Satisfacerse (to be satisfied)

形容词

Satisfecho (satisfied)

Satisfactorio (satisfactory)

Insatisfecho (unsatisfied)

Insatisfactorio (unsatisfactory)

如何使用

frequency

High in professional and formal writing; medium in casual speech.

常见错误

Yo satisfací las deudas. → Yo satisfice las deudas.
Satisfacer follows 'hacer'. The preterite of 'hacer' is 'hice', so 'satisfacer' becomes 'satisfice'.
Espero que esto satisfaza. → Espero que esto satisfaga.
The present subjunctive follows 'haga', so it must be 'satisfaga'.
Yo satisfaceré los requisitos. → Yo satisfaré los requisitos.
The future stem of 'hacer' is 'har-', so the future of 'satisfacer' is 'satisfar-'.
Quiero satisfacer mis clientes. → Quiero satisfacer a mis clientes.
When the direct object is a person, you must use the 'personal a'.
El resultado me satisfació. → El resultado me satisfizo.
The third person preterite of 'hacer' is 'hizo', so 'satisfacer' is 'satisfizo'.

小贴士

The Hacer Rule

Always remember: Satisfacer = Satis + Hacer. If you can conjugate 'hacer', you can conjugate 'satisfacer'. This covers all irregularities like 'satisfago' and 'satisfice'.

Requirements and Demands

In professional Spanish, use 'satisfacer' for meeting requirements (requisitos) and demands (demanda). It sounds much more natural and professional than other verbs.

Stress the End

The infinitive ends in '-er', so the stress must be on the last syllable: sa-tis-fa-CER. Don't let the English 'SAtisfy' pull the stress to the front.

Personal A

When you satisfy a person, you MUST use 'a'. 'Quiero satisfacer a mi familia'. Forgetting this is a very common mistake for English speakers.

Subjunctive Use

Use the subjunctive 'satisfaga' when expressing doubt or searching for something hypothetical. 'Busco un libro que satisfaga mis dudas'.

Cognate Help

Link 'satisfacer' to 'satisfaction'. The root is the same. This helps you remember the meaning even if the conjugation is tricky.

Avoid Repetition

If you use 'satisfacer' in one sentence, try 'cumplir' or 'llenar' in the next to keep your writing varied and interesting.

Never 'Satisfací'

This is the most common error. The preterite is 'satisfice'. Write it down ten times to burn it into your memory!

Legal Language

In legal documents, 'satisfacer' is used for paying debts. If you see 'satisfacer el pago', it just means 'pay the bill'.

Reflexive Contentment

Use 'satisfacerse con' to talk about being happy with what you have. It's a very 'Zen' way to use the verb.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'Satis' (Enough) + 'Hacer' (To do). To satisfy is to 'do enough'. If you know how to conjugate 'hacer', you know 'satisfacer'!

视觉联想

Imagine a scale that was unbalanced, and you place a weight on it until it is perfectly level. That final weight 'satisfies' the balance.

Word Web

Hacer Satisfecho Satisfacción Requisitos Hambre Sed Curiosidad Demanda

挑战

Try to conjugate 'satisfacer' in the preterite tense for all persons without looking at a chart. Remember the 'hacer' pattern!

词源

From the Latin verb 'satisfacere', which is a compound of 'satis' and 'facere'.

原始含义： To do enough or to make enough.

Romance (Latin root).

文化背景

Be careful using 'satisfacer' in highly intimate contexts as it can sometimes imply sexual satisfaction, though it is generally neutral.

English speakers often use 'meet' for requirements, while Spanish speakers prefer 'satisfacer'.

The Spanish version of the Rolling Stones song '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' is often titled 'No puedo obtener satisfacción'. Legal codes in Spain and Latin America use 'satisfacer' extensively in debt law. Don Quixote often speaks of 'satisfacer' his honor.

在生活中练习

真实语境

Gastronomy

Satisfacer el apetito
Quedar satisfecho
Satisfacer un antojo
Saciar el hambre

Business/Legal

Satisfacer una deuda
Satisfacer los requisitos
Satisfacer la demanda
Satisfacer las condiciones

Education

Satisfacer los criterios
Satisfacer la curiosidad
Satisfacer las dudas
Satisfacer el nivel

Personal Relationships

Satisfacer a la pareja
Satisfacer los deseos
Satisfacer las expectativas
Complacer y satisfacer

Customer Service

Satisfacer al cliente
Satisfacción garantizada
Satisfacer una queja
Satisfacer plenamente

对话开场白

"¿Qué es lo que más te satisface de tu trabajo actual?"

"¿Crees que el dinero puede satisfacer todas las necesidades de una persona?"

"¿Cómo logras satisfacer tu curiosidad cuando quieres aprender algo nuevo?"

"¿Qué comida siempre logra satisfacer tu hambre después de un largo día?"

"¿Es posible satisfacer a todo el mundo en una familia grande?"

日记主题

Escribe sobre un momento en el que lograste satisfacer una meta difícil.

¿Qué requisitos debes satisfacer para sentirte exitoso en la vida?

Describe una comida que te satisfizo plenamente y por qué fue especial.

Reflexiona sobre si es más importante satisfacer a los demás o a uno mismo.

¿Cómo ha cambiado tu forma de satisfacer tus deseos desde que eras niño?

常见问题

10 个问题

It is highly irregular. It follows the exact same conjugation pattern as the verb 'hacer'. For example: satisfago (present), satisfice (preterite), satisfaré (future).

The correct form is 'yo satisfice'. Many people mistakenly say 'satisfací', but that is incorrect.

Yes, 'satisfacer el hambre' is very common, although 'saciar el hambre' is more specific to the feeling of being full.

The past participle is 'satisfecho'. It is used as an adjective (Estoy satisfecho) or in perfect tenses (He satisfecho).

Yes, if the object you are satisfying is a person. Example: 'Debemos satisfacer a los clientes'.

Cumplir is more about duty/rules (fulfill a promise), while satisfacer is about meeting a need or level (satisfy a demand).

Yes, it is very common in business for 'meeting demand' (satisfacer la demanda) or 'meeting requirements' (satisfacer requisitos).

It is irregular: satisfaré, satisfarás, satisfará, satisfaremos, satisfaréis, satisfarán.

Yes, it is used when someone finds contentment in something. 'Se satisface con poco' (He is satisfied with little).

It's an idiom meaning to do the bare minimum required to get by or pass a bureaucratic hurdle.

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