Meaning
happy, pleased
- glad, satisfied
In a sentence
Sono contento del nuovo lavoro.
I'm pleased with the new job.
Sei contenta del regalo?
Are you happy with the gift?
Non erano contenti di aspettare fuori.
They weren't happy to wait outside.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contento | masculine · singular |
| contenta | feminine · singular |
| contenti | masculine · plural |
| contente | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'contento' for general happiness; 'felice' is deeper or long-term joy.
- Always agree in gender/number: 'contenta' (fem.), 'contenti' (masc. pl.), 'contente' (fem. pl.).
- Avoid 'sono contento di' + infinitive for 'I’m happy to'; use 'sono felice di' instead.