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"Sencillo" is an adjective which is often translated as "simple", and "humilde" is an adjective which is often translated as "humble". Learn more about the difference between "sencillo" and "humilde" below.
sencillo(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. simple
Esos pasos de baile no son sencillos.Those dance moves are not simple.
a. simple
Su estilo es sencillo pero chic.Her style is simple but chic.
a. simple
Un buen nudo debe ser sencillo de atar y desatar.A good knot should be simple to tie and untie.
a. simple
Su estilo de vida era sencillo pero rico en tradiciones.Their way of life was simple but rich in traditions.
a. one-way
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Necesitamos comprar dos billetes sencillos.We need to buy two one-way tickets.
b. single
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Un billete sencillo al aeropuerto cuesta dos euros.A single ticket to the airport costs two euros.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. single
El primer sencillo de la banda fue un éxito total.The band's first single was a total hit.
7. (money)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. change
¿Me prestas un poco de sencillo para comprar un chupete?Can you lend me some change to buy a lollipop?
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humilde(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. humble
En mi humilde opinión, deberíamos vender cuanto antes.In my humble opinion, we should sell as soon as possible.
b. modest
Aunque saca las mejores notas de la clase, es una chica humilde.Even though she gets the best marks in our class, she's a modest girl.
a. humble
Su casa humilde se ha guardado en la familia por generaciones.Their humble home has stayed in the family for generations.
a. humble
Aunque sea famoso ahora, viene de principios humildes.Although he is famous now, he comes from humble beginnings.
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