Fácil (en. Easy)

/ˈfasil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That can be done without effort.
This exercise is easy to solve.
Este ejercicio es fácil de resolver.
That is simple or is understood clearly.
The explanation was easy to follow.
La explicación fue fácil de seguir.
That does not involve complications.
The recipe is easy and quick to prepare.
La receta es fácil y rápida de preparar.

Etymology

From Latin 'facilis', meaning 'easy', 'that is done with little effort'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's not that easy
Indicates that something is not as simple as it seems.
no es tan fácil
to make something easy
To facilitate the process of doing something.
hacer algo fácil
to be easy to deal with
Referring to people or situations that are manageable.
ser fácil de tratar

Related Words

easily
In an easy manner.
fácilmente
ease
Quality of being easy.
facilidad
to facilitate
To make something easier.
facilitar

Slang Meanings

Simple thing.
That problem is a piece of cake, it's very easy.
Ese problema es pan comido, está muy fácil.
Referring to an easy task in a colloquial context.
Today's assignment was very easy, it didn't cost me anything.
La tarea de hoy fue muy fácil, no me costó nada.