Fácil (en. Easy)

/ˈfa.θil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not present difficulty to be done or understood.
The exam was very easy.
El examen fue muy fácil.
That can be achieved with little effort.
It is easy to learn to ride a bicycle.
Es fácil aprender a montar en bicicleta.
That is easily convinced or persuaded.
It is easy to deceive.
Es fácil de engañar.

Etymology

From Latin 'facilis', which means 'easy' or 'that which is done without difficulty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

easy to use
That can be used without complications.
fácil de usar
to be easy to deal with
Referring to someone who is kind and approachable.
ser fácil de tratar
to take it easy
Not to worry excessively about something.
tomárselo fácil

Related Words

ease
Condition of being easy.
facilidad
to facilitate
To make something easier.
facilitar
extremely easy
Extremely easy.
facilísimo

Slang Meanings

It is said when something is very simple.
That's easy, don't worry.
Eso está fácil, no te preocupes.
Referring to a task that does not require effort.
Doing that job is a piece of cake, it's easy.
Hacer ese trabajo es pan comido, está fácil.