pago

satisfied

adjective PAH-goh Rare

Origin: From Latin pacatus, 'appeased'.

Also means

content

Usage Note

Pago is a somewhat literary or elevated synonym for soddisfatto (satisfied). It is used to express that someone is content with a result or situation: sono pago del risultato. It is less common in everyday speech, where soddisfatto or contento would be preferred. Feminine form: paga; plural: paghi/paghe.

Examples

"Sono pago del lavoro svolto."

Natural Translation

I am satisfied with the work done.

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