soddisfatto

Soddisfatto is an Italian adjective meaning contented, satisfied, or fulfilled, used to describe someone whose needs or desires have been met or whose expectations have been met. It agrees in gender and number: soddisfatto, soddisfatta, soddisfatti, soddisfatte. It is also the past participle of soddisfare and can function as a passive or adjectival participle with essere: Le richieste sono state soddisfatte; Sono molto soddisfatto del risultato.

Etymology and usage notes: the word derives from soddisfare, which in turn comes from Latin satis facere “to do enough,” indicating the act of meeting requirements. As an adjective, it can describe a person, a situation, or a result, and it is used in both formal and informal language.

Usage examples and context: it is common to say "Sono soddisfatto del lavoro" or "Siamo soddisfatti delle prestazioni." In a transactional or service context, one may encounter "soddisfare i requisiti" or "soddisfare le esigenze." A related noun is soddisfazione (satisfaction). In contrast, insoddatto or insoddisfatto means dissatisfied, and insoddisfazione denotes dissatisfaction. Related synonyms include contento, appagato, and gratificato, each with subtle nuance regarding the nature of fulfillment.

See also: soddisfazione; soddisfare; insoddisfatto; insoddisfazione.