Fácil
Example: Este examen es fácil para todos los estudiantes.
Definition
"Fácil" is an adverb used to describe something done with little effort or difficulty, as in the phrase 'Este examen es fácil para todos los estudiantes,' meaning the exam is easy for all students.
Etymology
The word "fácil" comes from the Latin term 'facilis,' meaning 'easy to do.' It entered Spanish with the same sense of something that can be accomplished without much effort. Did you know? The root 'fac-' also appears in words related to making or doing, like 'factory' and 'facilitate.'
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"Fácil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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