fácil
easy
'Fácil' suggests that something can be achieved or comprehended with ease, and without great effort or difficulty.
Example sentences using: fácil
Ser honesto es fácil
Being honest is easy
The word 'fácil' is used in this sentence to describe an action (being honest). The sentence in English is 'Being honest is easy'.
El camino fácil no siempre es el mejor
The easy path is not always the best
This Spanish phrase uses 'fácil' as an adjective but also conveys a deeper, philosophical meaning. It suggests that the easiest option or path may not necessarily be the best one.
El examen fue fácil
The exam was easy
This sentence demonstrates the use of 'fácil' as an adjective to describe the noun 'examen'. It helps students understand that 'fácil' translates to 'easy' in English.
La receta es fácil de seguir
The recipe is easy to follow
In this sentence, 'fácil' is used with the infinitive 'seguir' to indicate easiness of an action. The direct translation of this would be 'easy to follow'.
Esta es una decisión fácil
This is an easy decision
This sentence illustrates the use of 'fácil' to describe a noun, in this case 'decisión'. 'Fácil' translates as 'easy', and the sentence means 'This is an easy decision'.
Tu tarea parece fácil
Your task seems easy
In this sentence 'fácil' is used with the verb 'parece' to convey the perception of easiness on a task. The English translation would be 'Your task seems easy'.
Hacer amigos es fácil
Making friends is easy
This Spanish sentence shows the use of 'fácil' in describing the activity of making friends, therefore translating into 'easy'. The equivalent English sentence is: 'Making friends is easy'.
Ese problema es fácil de resolver
That problem is easy to solve
Here, 'fácil' is used before an infinitive verb form - 'resolver'. The phrase 'fácil de resolver' translates to 'easy to solve'.
Es fácil perderse en esta ciudad
It's easy to get lost in this city
In this sentence, 'fácil' is used with the reflexive verb 'perderse', which means 'get lost'. So the direct translation to English would be 'It's easy to get lost'.
Entenderlo es fácil si prestas atención
Understanding it is easy if you pay attention
Here, the word 'fácil' is teamed up with a conditional clause 'si prestas atención' which translates to 'if you pay attention'. The simple activity of understanding being described as 'easy' provides basis for its use.