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"Fácil" is an adjective which is often translated as "easy", and "rápido" is an adjective which is often translated as "fast". Learn more about the difference between "fácil" and "rápido" below.
fácil(
fah
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seel
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (simple)
a. easy
Es muy fácil aprender un idioma nuevo si lo practicas todos los días.It is very easy to learn a new language if you practice it every day.
2. (probable)
a. likely
Es fácil que lleguemos tarde si seguimos andando lento.We are likely to be late if we keep walking slowly.
3. (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. easy (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).
Todos dicen que la hermana de Brad es fácil.Everyone says Brad's sister is easy.
rápido(
rrah
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pee
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (rail)
a. express train
Cuando fuimos a Japón, tomamos el rápido a Tokio.When we went to Japan, we took the express train to Tokyo.
b. fast train
Los planes para tener un rápido entre Los Ángeles y San Francisco han quedado truncos.Plans for a fast train between Los Angeles and San Francisco are incomplete.
