Also means
adequate, acceptable
Usage Note
Satisfactorio sits one register above suficiente or aceptable — it implies something meets or exceeds expectations, often used in formal evaluations, reports, or medical updates (evolución satisfactoria — 'satisfactory progress'). The adverb satisfactoriamente is the formal written form; in speech Spaniards often reach for bien or de manera satisfactoria instead.
Examples
"Los resultados fueron muy satisfactorios."
Natural Translation
The results were very satisfactory.

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