How to Say "Easy" in Latin - How To Say Guide

facilis

[ˈfa.kɪ.lɪs]

The Latin word for "easy" is facilis.

facilis is an adjective used to describe something that requires little skill or effort.

Meaning: requiring little skill or effort (adj)

Which one should you use?

The comparative form of the adjective is facilior, which is used when you want to say "easier".

While facilis is an adjective, its neuter singular form, facile, can also function as an adverb meaning "easily".

While facilis means 'easy', the Latin word simplex refers to something that is 'simple' in structure. A task can be simplex but not necessarily facilis.
The word facilis is the root of the English word 'facile', which often has a negative connotation meaning 'simplistic' or 'shallow'.

Quaestio non est facilis.
It's not an easy question.
This sentence is useful for stating that a question is not easy using facilis.
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Scriptura non est facilis.
Writing is not easy.
This sentence is useful for stating that writing is not easy using facilis.
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Leves labores sunt vitii remedium.
Easy tasks are the remedy for vices.
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