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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (uncomplicated)

a. easy

Esta receta simple solo requiere tres ingredientes y cinco minutos para preparar.This easy recipe only requires three ingredients and five minutes to prepare.

b. simple

Los pusieron a hacer problemas simples de suma.They had them do simple addition problems.

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

Solo soy un simple maestro, señor.I'm just a simple teacher, sir.

4. (mentally challenged)

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.

5. (mere)

a. simple

El simple hecho de haber dejado prendido el motor significa que no debes manejar.The simple fact that you left the engine running means you shouldn't drive.

6. (grammar)

a. simple

Primero, debes aprender los tiempos simples del idioma.First, you should learn the simple tenses of the language.

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).

masculine or feminine noun

7. (unintelligent person)

a. simpleton

Ese simple no habla bien, pero ¿has leído su poesía?That simpleton doesn't speak well, but have you read his poetry?

Examples

Phrases

pasado simple	simple past
presente simple	simple present
futuro simple	simple future
verbos en presente simple	verbs in the simple present
verbos en pasado simple	verbs in the simple past
pasado simple y pasado continuo	simple past and past continuous
presente y pasado simple	simple present and past
simple y fácil de digerir	simple and easy to digest bland
verbo en presente simple	verb in the simple present
presente perfecto simple	present perfect simple
pretérito perfecto simple	preterite
presente simple y pasado simple	simple present and past
ejemplos de presente simple	examples of the simple present
es relativamente simple	it's relatively simple
a simple vista	to the naked eye
presente simple y presente progresivo	simple present and present progressive
simple, pero eficaz	simple, but effective
verbo simple	simple verb
pasado simple y pasado progresivo	simple past and past progressive
presente simple negativo	negative simple present