simply

in a way that is easy to understand or do; in an uncomplicated manner

simplemente, sencillamente

• [adverb + adjective]
• [adverb + infinitive]

Collocations simply amazing · simply to say

• The instructions are simply written.

  Las instrucciones están escritas simplemente.

used to emphasize that something is true or certain

sencillamente, simplemente

• [adverb + adjective]
• [adverb + infinitive]

Collocations simply amazing · simply to say

• She is simply the best.

  Ella es simplemente la mejor.

easy to understand or do; not complicated

simple, sencillo

• [adjective + noun]
• [be + adjective]

Collocations a simple question · the problem is simply too complex

• The recipe is very simple.

  La receta es muy sencilla.

not complicated or elaborate; basic

simple, básico

• [adjective + noun]
• [be + adjective]

Collocations a simple life · the problem is simply too complex

• She leads a very simple lifestyle.

  Ella lleva un estilo de vida muy sencillo.

an easy or uncomplicated person

persona simple, persona sencilla

• [noun + adjective]
• [be + noun]

Collocations a simple soul · he is a simple man

• He's such a simple person.

  Es una persona tan sencilla.

a basic or uncomplicated thing

cosa simple, cosa sencilla

• [noun + adjective]
• [be + noun]

Collocations a simple idea · it's a simple concept

• It's just a simple idea.

  Es solo una idea sencilla.

to make something simpler or easier to understand

simplificar, hacer más simple

• [verb + obj]
• [verb + infinitive]

Collocations simple the process · to simplify a task

• We need to simplify our procedures.

  Necesitamos simplificar nuestros procedimientos.

to make something simpler or easier

simplificar, hacer más simple

• [verb + obj]
• [verb + infinitive]

Collocations simple the process · to simplify a task

• Can you simplify this for me?

  ¿Puedes simplificar esto para mí?