Spanish Conversation · Level 8
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Spanish word
simple
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsimple/
Meaning
- adjectiveeasy
Example
La tarea es simple.
The homework is easy.
More examples
Una solución simple suele ser la más eficaz.
An easy solution is usually the most effective.
Core concept
An uncluttered one-step solution.
Common phrases
muy simple
very easy
solución simple
easy solution
diseño simple
simple design
Similar words
sencillo: Operates through a clear, straightforward mechanism without complexity.
fácil: Allows easy learning or execution with minimal effort.
elemental: Forms the elemental, irreducible component underlying a whole.
Definition in Spanish
Que no contiene elementos extra ni complicaciones; directo y de aplicación inmediata.
Word origin
From Latin simplex meaning 'single' or 'without folds', Spanish simple keeps that idea and describes something direct and free of extra parts.
Usage tips
- In Spanish simple often highlights the absence of extra elements rather than low effort, so adding a short example after es simple reduces misunderstanding.
Other meanings
- simpleadjective
- plainadjective
Opposites
- complejocomplexadjective
- complicadocomplicatedadjective
Related words
- simplicidadsimplicitynoun
- simplementesimplyadverb
- simplificarsimplifyverb