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"Simple" is an adjective which is often translated as "easy", and "sencillo" is an adjective which is often translated as "simple". Learn more about the difference between "simple" and "sencillo" below.
simple(
seem
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pleh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (not double)
a. single
No puedes construir casas con cristales simples en ese frío.You can't build houses with single windowpanes in that cold.
3. (ordinary)
a. simple
Unos de los personajes principales es un poco simple.One of the main characters is a bit simple.
b. simple-minded
Su abuelo es un poco simple cuando habla de políticas.His grandfather is a bit simple-minded when he talks politics.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. simpleton
Ese simple no habla bien, pero ¿has leído su poesía?That simpleton doesn't speak well, but have you read his poetry?
sencillo(
sehn
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see
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yoh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (unadorned)
3. (clear)
a. simple
Un buen nudo debe ser sencillo de atar y desatar.A good knot should be simple to tie and untie.
4. (modest)
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 (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Necesitamos comprar dos billetes sencillos.We need to buy two one-way tickets.
b. single (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the 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).
6. (music)
a. single
El primer sencillo de la banda fue un éxito total.The band's first single was a total hit.
7. (money) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. change
¿Me prestas un poco de sencillo para comprar un chupete?Can you lend me some change to buy a lollipop?
