satisfacer

to satisfy

satisfacer(sah-tees-fah-sehr)

transitive verb

1. (to give satisfaction)

a. to satisfy

Nada me satisface más que cumplir mis sueños.

Nothing satisfies me more than making my dreams come true.

2. (to gratify)

a. to satisfy

Esta barra de chocolate va a satisfacer mi hambre por el momento.

This chocolate bar will satisfy my hunger for the time being.

b. to meet

El producto no satisface los estándares de la industria ni cumple con las regulaciones del gobierno.

The product doesn't meet the industry standards nor complies with government regulations.

c. to fulfill

(United States)

Ponte en contacto con nosotros, y satisfaremos tu necesidad inmediatamente.

Contact us and we will fulfill your request immediately.

d. to fulfil

(United Kingdom)

El empleador me dijo que satisfago sus expectativas y que me van a contratar.

The employer said I fulfilled their expectations, and they will hire me.

3. (to make a payment to)

a. to pay

Las partes deberán satisfacer la deuda en efectivo.

The parties shall pay the debt in cash.

b. to settle

Satisfice la deuda, pero no tengo pruebas porque perdí el recibo.

I settled the debt, but I can't prove it because I lost the receipt.

4. (to indemnify)

a. to compensate

Se satisfará adecuadamente a los empleados que echaron.

The employees who were fired will be compensated adequately.

b. to redress

El demandado deberá satisfacer la injuria ocasionada y realizar trabajo comunitario.

The defendant shall redress the grievance sustained and do community service.

satisfacerse

pronominal verb

5. (to obtain satisfaction)

a. to be satisfied

Me satisfago solo con tener comida y techo.

Food and shelter is all I need to be satisfied.