This is the 9581st most frequent Portuguese word.
contentar
To be content or satisfied.
The verb 'contentar' is used reflexively here, indicating self-satisfaction or acceptance of current possessions or circumstances.
Eu tento me contentar com o que tenho.
I try to be content with what I have.
In this sentence, 'contentar' is used in a transitive sense to convey the act of making others happy or satisfied.
Ela sempre tenta contentar os amigos com gestos gentis.
She always tries to please her friends with kind gestures.
Here, 'contentar' means to meet expectations or fulfill desires, reflecting its use in addressing a collective or individual challenge.