Simplezas (en. Simplities)
/sim-ple-thas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Qualities or attitudes that denote simplicity or innocence.
The simplicities in that politician's speech made him seem unserious.
Las simplezas en el discurso de aquel político lo hicieron parecer poco serio.
Unnecessary or trivial details that do not add value.
I don't want to waste time on simplicities in this meeting.
No quiero perder tiempo en simplezas en esta reunión.
Mistakes or actions that seem ridiculous due to their simplicity.
He made simplicities that cost him his job.
Cometió simplezas que le costaron el trabajo.
Etymology
Derived from 'simple', which comes from the Latin 'simplēs', meaning 'without composed parts'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not understanding the simplicities
Not understanding things that are obvious or basic.
no entender las simplezas
to make simplicities
Making mistakes by not considering important details.
hacer simplezas
not to get lost in the simplicities
Avoiding getting distracted by trivial matters.
no perderse en las simplezas
Related Words
simple
Lacking complexity.
simple
complexity
The quality of being complicated or difficult.
complejidad
naivety
Innocence or lack of malice in a person's character.
ingenuidad
Slang Meanings
Superficial things that do not matter.
Don't talk to me about simplicities, let's get to the point.
No me hables de simplezas, vamos al grano.
Naive or absurd attitudes.
Sometimes, in love, only simplicities are seen.
A veces, en el amor solo se ven simplezas.