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“Satisfacer” (to satisfy) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Satisfacer”

The Imperfect Tense of Satisfacer is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Yo satisfacía mis necesidades básicas. (I used to satisfy my basic needs.)

Satisfacer follows the standard conjugation pattern for verbs ending in -cer in the Imperfect Tense, replacing the -c- with -c- and adding the imperfect endings (-ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -ían).

How to Use Satisfacer in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of satisfacer is used to describe ongoing, repeated or habitual actions in the past.

To satisfy or fulfill: Por ejemplo, Yo satisfacía mis necesidades básicas con mi trabajo. (I used to satisfy my basic needs with my job.) This meaning can also extend to satisfying desires or cravings, like Ella satisfacía sus antojos con dulces. (She used to satisfy her cravings with sweets.)

To please or gratify: For example, El cantante satisfacía a sus fans con sus actuaciones. (The singer used to please his fans with his performances.) In a more intimate context, it can mean Él satisfacía a su pareja en la cama. (He used to satisfy his partner in bed.)

To pay or settle (a debt): For instance, Satisfacía mis deudas poco a poco. (I used to settle my debts little by little.) Colloquially, it can mean ¿Cuándo me vas a satisfacer lo que me debes? (When are you going to pay me what you owe me?)

To convince or persuade (informal): As in, No me satisfacía con sus excusas. (Their excuses didn’t convince me.) Or in a more vulgar sense, La satisfice para que me dejara en paz. (I convinced her to leave me alone, in a rude way.)

Real Life Examples of Satisfacer in the Imperfect Tense

Yo satisfacía mi curiosidad leyendo libros sobre diferentes culturas. (I satisfied my curiosity by reading books about different cultures.)

El equipo satisfacía las expectativas de los aficionados con su excelente desempeño. (The team satisfied the fans’ expectations with their excellent performance.)

Aunque el trabajo satisfacía sus necesidades básicas, ella anhelaba un empleo más desafiante. (Although the job satisfied her basic needs, she longed for a more challenging job.)

El chef satisfacía los antojos de los comensales con sus deliciosos platillos. (The chef satisfied the diners’ cravings with his delicious dishes.)

Ellos satisfacían su sed de aventura viajando a lugares exóticos. (They satisfied their thirst for adventure by traveling to exotic places.)

La música satisfacía su alma y le brindaba paz interior. (The music satisfied her soul and brought her inner peace.)

Aunque el sueldo satisfacía sus gastos, él deseaba ahorrar más para el futuro. (Although the salary satisfied his expenses, he wanted to save more for the future.)

El instructor satisfacía las dudas de los estudiantes con explicaciones claras y concisas. (The instructor satisfied the students’ doubts with clear and concise explanations.)

La compañía satisfacía las demandas de los clientes ofreciendo un excelente servicio al cliente. (The company satisfied customer demands by offering excellent customer service.)

Aunque el apartamento satisfacía sus necesidades básicas, ella soñaba con tener una casa más grande. (Although the apartment satisfied her basic needs, she dreamed of having a larger house.)

El terapeuta satisfacía las necesidades emocionales de sus pacientes con empatía y comprensión. (The therapist satisfied the emotional needs of her patients with empathy and understanding.)

La familia satisfacía su hambre con comidas caseras y nutritivas. (The family satisfied their hunger with homemade and nutritious meals.)

El entrenador satisfacía las expectativas del equipo con su dedicación y estrategias efectivas. (The coach satisfied the team’s expectations with his dedication and effective strategies.)

Aunque el salario satisfacía sus necesidades básicas, ella anhelaba un trabajo más gratificante. (Although the salary satisfied her basic needs, she longed for a more fulfilling job.)

El profesor satisfacía la curiosidad de los estudiantes con lecciones interactivas y emocionantes. (The teacher satisfied the students’ curiosity with interactive and exciting lessons.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Satisfacer (to satisfy) in the Imperfect Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.