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"Ser" is a copular verb which is often translated as "to be", and "fácil" is an adjective which is often translated as "easy". Learn more about the difference between "ser" and "fácil" below.
ser(
sehr
)A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be made of
El casillero antiguo de mi abuela es de roble.My grandma's antique dresser is made of oak.
a. to root for
Yo soy del mejor equipo del mundo: FC Barcelona.I root for the best team in the world: FC Barcelona.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
a. to be
Son las siete de la mañana.It is seven in the morning.
Era de noche cuando llegaron.It was night when they arrived.
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. to be
El edificio fue diseñado por un equipo de arquitectos.The building was built by a team of architects.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
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.
