Simples
Example: As instruções para montar o brinquedo são simples e claras.
Definition
"Simples" is an adjective used to describe something that is easy to understand, uncomplicated, or straightforward. For example, in the phrase 'As instruções para montar o brinquedo são simples e claras,' it indicates that the instructions are easy to follow and not complex.
Etymology
The word "simples" comes from the Latin word 'simplus,' which means single or plain. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to describe things that are easy or straightforward. Did you know that the original Latin root is related to the English word 'simple,' reflecting a shared linguistic heritage?
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