satisfazer

Senses

1. 1.

   to satisfy, to fulfill

   to meet needs, desires, or requirements

2. 2.

   to please, to gratify

   to make someone content or happy

3. 3.

   to answer, to satisfy

   to provide adequate response to questions or conditions

Examples

• "Este produto não satisfaz as minhas expectativas."

  This product doesn't meet my expectations.

• "Ela fez de tudo para satisfazer os clientes."

  She did everything to satisfy the customers.

• "O candidato satisfez todos os requisitos para a vaga."

  The candidate fulfilled all the requirements for the position.

Usage

Irregular verb conjugated like "fazer" (satisfaço, satisfiz, satisfarei). Commonly used with direct objects or "a" + noun (satisfazer a uma necessidade). The reflexive form "satisfazer-se" means "to be satisfied" or "to satisfy oneself."