Simpleza (en. Simplicity)

/sim.ple.θa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Lack of complexity; excessive simplicity.
The simplicity of his work makes it accessible to everyone.
La simpleza de su obra la hace accesible a todos.
An innocent act or saying that may seem ridiculous.
Her simplicity in speaking seems charming to me.
Su simpleza al hablar me parece encantadora.
Character or behavior that lacks cunning or malice.
His simplicity makes him a good friend.
Su simpleza lo convierte en un buen amigo.

Etymology

Derives from Latin 'simpletas', which means simplicity or straightforwardness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take something lightly
To act in an innocent or uncomplicated manner.
tomar algo con simpleza
the simplicity of the truth
The clarity and naturalness of a true fact.
la simpleza de la verdad
it’s not that simple
Indicates that something has more complexity than it seems.
no es tan simpleza

Related Words

straightforward
That which is simple, easy to understand or do.
sencillo
naivety
The quality of being naive; lack of malice.
ingenuidad
clumsy
That which lacks skill or dexterity.
torpe

Slang Meanings

To be out of touch
He is always out of touch; he doesn’t realize the simplicity of the problem.
Él siempre está en la luna, no se da cuenta de la simpleza del problema.
To have an IQ of two
He acted with such simplicity that he seems to have an IQ of two.
Actuó con tanta simpleza que parece que tiene dos de IQ.