Italian Phrase
È molto contenta.
Meaning
This phrase describes a female subject's state of happiness or satisfaction. It combines the verb 'essere' (to be) with the intensifier 'molto' and the feminine adjective 'contenta'.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about a woman or girl who is feeling joyful, pleased with a result, or generally satisfied with a situation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èmoltocontenta
È (Essere)
The third-person singular form of 'essere' (to be). It is used here to describe a personal state or quality.
Molto
An adverb meaning 'very'. When used as an adverb to modify an adjective, it does not change its ending based on gender or number.
Contenta
The feminine singular form of the adjective 'contento'. In Italian, adjectives must match the gender of the person being described.
🗨In Conversation
Com'è andato l'esame di Giulia?
How did Giulia's exam go?
È andato bene, è molto contenta.
It went well, she is very happy.
✕Common Mistakes
È molto contento.
The adjective must agree with the gender of the subject; use 'contenta' for a female.
Lui è molto contenta.
'Lui' is the masculine pronoun 'he', which conflicts with the feminine adjective 'contenta'.
↔Alternatives
È felicissima.
She is extremely happy.
È al settimo cielo.
She is over the moon.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, 'contento' often implies a sense of satisfaction or being pleased with a specific outcome, whereas 'felice' can describe a more profound or long-term state of happiness. Italians frequently use gestures to emphasize the degree of 'contentezza' in casual conversation.