Sencillo (en. Simple)

/senˈθi.ʎo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has no complications.
The recipe is very simple; you only need a few ingredients.
La receta es muy sencilla, solo necesitas pocos ingredientes.
That is not ostentatious or luxurious.
The design of the house is simple but elegant.
El diseño de la casa es sencillo, pero elegante.
That presents itself clearly and directly.
Her explanation was simple and very useful.
Su explicación fue sencilla y muy útil.

Etymology

From Latin 'simple', which means 'not complicated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

easier than
very easy to understand or do.
más sencillo que
simple and clear
without complications or confusions.
sencillo y claro
to be simple at heart
to be a humble and generous person.
ser sencillo de corazón

Related Words

simples
That is not complicated or complex.
simples
facilitate
To make something easier or accessible.
facilitar
clarify
To make something clearer or understandable.
clarificar

Slang Meanings

Something that is easy to do.
That task is simple; you can finish it in a while.
Esa tarea es sencillo, la puedes terminar en un rato.
It refers to a person who is not complicated in their tastes.
She is very simple; she doesn't like opulence.
Ella es muy sencilla, no le gusta la opulencia.