Suicide is a universal mental health problem, according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10, 1993). Suicide generates particular problems and consequences for family members, friends and partners. The acquired capacity for suicide is based on interpersonal theory to explain the transition between suicidal ideation and action. Theoretically, it is characterized by fearlessness towards death and pain tolerance, originating from exposure to highly adverse events. The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between the acquired capacity for suicide and satisfaction with life in young people between 18-35 years of age in Santa Marta, Colombia. For this, the quantitative sequential and evidentiary methodological approach was used; The sample of this research was made up of 116 people living in the city of Santa Marta, Colombia and the result of this study revealed that 36 young people are at a low level of satisfaction with life and with respect to satisfaction with life. It is not linked to a lower tolerance for pain and fearlessness towards death, but can be configured by other factors. It is concluded that the acquired capacity for suicide is not related to satisfaction with life in young people from Santa Marta, Colombia.