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fácil

FAH-seelˈfasil

“fácil” means “easy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

easy

Also: simple, likely
A smiling child effortlessly placing the final piece on a short, simple stack of colorful wooden blocks, symbolizing a task that is easy.

📝 In Action

El examen de español fue muy fácil.

A1

The Spanish exam was very easy.

Esta receta es fácil de seguir.

A2

This recipe is easy to follow.

Es fácil que llueva esta tarde.

B1

It's likely to rain this afternoon.

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Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fácil de usar – easy to use
  • fácil de entender – easy to understand
  • fácil de recordar – easy to remember

Idioms & Expressions

easily

AdverbB1informal
SpainLatin America
A cartoon runner gliding effortlessly over a finish line tape, looking relaxed and happy, having won the race easily.

📝 In Action

Ganamos fácil el partido.

B1

We won the game easily.

Con este programa, editas las fotos bien fácil.

B2

With this program, you edit the photos really easily.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fácilmente (easily)
  • sin dificultad (without difficulty)

Antonyms

  • difícilmente (with difficulty)

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
difícilmóvilútil
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word `facilis`, which meant 'easy to do'. This word itself is built from `facere`, the Latin verb for 'to do' or 'to make'. So, something 'fácil' is literally 'do-able'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: facile, facilityFrench: facileItalian: facilePortuguese: fácil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between `fácil` and `sencillo`?

They are very similar and often interchangeable! `Fácil` usually means 'not difficult' (the opposite of `difícil`). `Sencillo` often means 'simple' or 'uncomplicated' (the opposite of `complicado`). A math problem can be `fácil` (easy to solve), and a dress design can be `sencillo` (simple, not ornate).

When do I need to add an accent to `fácil`?

Always! The word is `fácil` with an accent on the 'a'. This tells you to stress that syllable: 'FA-cil'. When it becomes plural, `fáciles`, the accent stays in the same place to keep the sound consistent.