fácil vs simples
Portuguese word comparison
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| fácil | simples |
|---|---|
/FAH-sil/ adjective | /SEEM-plees/ adjective |
| Easy; not difficult to do, understand, or complete. | Simple; not complicated or difficult. |
How they differ
Both words can describe something easy to understand or do, but "simples" puts more emphasis on lack of complexity than on ease of effort. "Fácil" is the better choice when you mean that something is not hard to accomplish, while "simples" is also used for things that are plain, basic, or uncomplicated in structure.
When to use each
When to use fácil: Use "fácil" when you want to say that a task, question, or process is easy to do.
When to use simples: Use "simples" when you want to stress that something is uncomplicated, plain, or basic.
Side-by-side examples
- O exercício foi fácil.
(The exercise was easy.) - A solução foi simples.
(The solution was simple.)
Register & nuance: "Simples" is neutral and very common in both everyday and formal language.