How to Say "mere" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mere” is “simple” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Las instrucciones son muy simples.
The instructions are very simple.
Es una solución simple a un problema complicado.
It's a simple solution to a complicated problem.
Me gusta la decoración simple, sin muchos colores.
I like plain decor, without a lot of colors.
One Form for Masculine and Feminine
Good news! simple doesn't change its ending for masculine or feminine things. It's un problema simple (a masculine problem) and una solución simple (a feminine solution). You just add an 's' for plural: simples.
Describing People
Mistake: “Calling a person `simple` can sometimes be misunderstood.”
Correction: While `una persona simple` can mean 'a humble, down-to-earth person', it can also sometimes mean 'a simple-minded person'. The word `sencillo/a` is often a safer and more positive choice to describe a person's personality as 'simple' or 'unpretentious'.
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