Simple



Example: La receta es simple y fácil de preparar en casa.

Definition


"Simple" describes something that is easy to understand, do, or use, without complexity or difficulty. For example, a "simple" recipe is straightforward and can be prepared easily at home without requiring advanced skills or special ingredients.

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Etymology


The word "simple" comes from the Latin word 'simplex,' meaning 'single' or 'plain.' Did you know that 'simplex' combines 'sim-' meaning 'one' and 'plex' meaning 'fold,' originally referring to something not folded or compounded? Over time, it evolved to describe things that are easy or uncomplicated.

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"Simple" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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