How to Say "the basics" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the basics” is “simples” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1informal
the simple things in life
Examples
Para los simples, una vida sin lujos es suficiente.
For the simple (minded), a life without luxuries is enough.
Ellos creen que solo los simples siguen esas modas.
They believe that only common folk follow those trends.
Using Adjectives as Nouns
Like many adjectives in Spanish, 'simples' can stand alone as a noun when preceded by an article (like 'los' or 'las'), referring to the people who possess that quality.
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