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"Easy" is a form of "easy", an adjective which is often translated as "fácil". "Cheap" is an adjective which is often translated as "barato". Learn more about the difference between "easy" and "cheap" below.
easy(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. fácil
The exam was so easy the entire class finished in 15 minutes.El examen fue tan fácil que la clase entera terminó en 15 minutos.
a. cómodo
He moved to Costa Rica to live the easy life.Se mudó a Costa Rica para vivir la vida cómoda.
3. (relaxed)
a. relajado
The owner established an easy atmosphere in the café.El propietario estableció un ambiente relajado en el café.
4. (colloquial) (pejorative) (promiscuous)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. fácil (colloquial) (pejorative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
They say she's an easy woman, but I think it's just a rumor.Dicen que es una mujer fácil, pero creo que es puro chisme.
cheap(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (vulgar)
a. de mal gusto (jokes or comments)
John seems to love telling cheap jokes.A Juan parece que le encanta contar chistes de mal gusto.
b. rastrero (behavior)
He is well-known for his cheap tactics to get ahead.Es famoso por sus tácticas rastreras para medrar.
a. tacaño
My cheap uncle wouldn't even pay for our candy.El tacaño de mi tío ni siquiera nos pagaba las golosinas.
b. agarrado (colloquial)
He is so cheap that he invited me to his wedding reception on condition that I paid for my meal.Es tan agarrado que me invitó a su boda con la condición de que me pagara mi propio cubierto.
c. codo (colloquial) (Central America) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
My boss is really cheap; at Christmas he gave everybody a piece of gum.Mi jefe es bien codo; en Navidad nos regaló a cada uno un chicle.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
