Simples
Example: Esta receita de bolo é simples e fácil de fazer.
Definition
"Simples" is an adverb used to describe something done in an easy, straightforward, or uncomplicated manner. It implies that the action or process requires little effort or complexity, as in the phrase 'This cake recipe is simples and easy to make.'
Etymology
The word "simples" comes from the Latin 'simplex,' meaning single or uncomplicated. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to describe something easy or straightforward. Did you know? The root 'simplex' also gave rise to the English word 'simple,' linking the two languages through a shared origin.
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"Simples" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 115 commonly used words.
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