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    Simple (en. Simple)

    /ˈsimp.l̩/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Something that is not complicated.
    The design of this piece of furniture is very simple.
    El diseño de este mueble es muy simple.
    A person with little malice or cunning.
    He is a simple man; he always says what he thinks.
    Es un hombre simple, siempre dice lo que piensa.
    adjective
    Lacking adornments or complex details.
    She wears a simple dress for the occasion.
    Ella usa un vestido simple para la ocasión.
    Having a single element or part.
    The solution to this problem is quite simple.
    La solución a este problema es bastante simple.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'simplex', which means 'without folds' or 'without complications'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he is a simpleton
    refers to someone who is naive or not cunning.
    es un simple
    to do something simply
    to perform a task without unnecessary complications.
    hacer algo de manera simple
    a simple solution
    an easy answer to a complex problem.
    una solución simple

    Related Words

    straightforward
    that is easy to understand or to perform.
    sencillo
    elementary
    that is basic or fundamental.
    elemental
    naive
    that shows excessive naivety or innocence.
    ingenuo

    Slang Meanings

    foolish person or someone who does not realize what is happening.
    Don't be so simple; everyone is talking about you.
    No seas tan simple, todos están hablando de ti.
    something that is easy to do or understand.
    The exam was so simple that everyone passed.
    El examen fue tan simple que todos pasaron.