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"Hacer ejercicio" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to exercise", and "fácil" is an adjective which is often translated as "easy". Learn more about the difference between "hacer ejercicio" and "fácil" below.
hacer ejercicio(
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sehr
eh
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hehr
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see
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to exercise
Tengo que hacer ejercicio para mantenerme en forma.I have to exercise in order to stay in shape.
b. to work out
Mi meta es ir al gimnasio para hacer ejercicio tres días a la semana.My goal is to go to the gym to work out three days a week.
fácil(
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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.
