fácil
/ˈfa.siw/
The English word "easy" is translated into Portuguese as fácil.
fácil is an adjective used to describe something that requires little skill or effort.
Meaning: requiring little skill or effort (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the word descomplicado is a common synonym for "easy" that emphasizes a lack of complications.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective fácil is invariable in gender, so it is used for both masculine and feminine nouns. To make the word plural, add -es to the end to form fáceis.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈfa.siw/.
Did you know?
- When something is incredibly easy, Brazilians often use the slang expression mamão com açúcar, which literally means 'papaya with sugar'.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, if a task is extremely easy, you might hear someone say it is canja, which literally translates to 'chicken soup'.
- The word fácil shares the same Latin root as the Portuguese verb fazer, which means 'to do' or 'to make'.
Examples in context
- O livro é fácil.The book is easy.This sentence shows how to use fácil to describe a book.Tatoeba #1308216 by alexmarcelo, translation #370748 by saeb
- O sueco é fácil.Swedish is easy.This sentence shows how to use fácil to describe a language.Tatoeba #3210333 by carlosalberto, translation #3210168 by CN
- Isto não é fácil.This isn't easy.This sentence shows how to use fácil in a negative construction.Tatoeba #2621582 by marcospcruz, translation #2233750 by CK
- Este exercício é fácil.This exercise is easy.
- A solução para esse problema é fácil de encontrar.The solution to this problem is easy to find.
- Montar esse móvel é simples.Assembling this furniture is easy.
- A explicação do professor tornou o problema mais simples.The teacher's explanation made the problem easier.
- Deixa comigo, é tranquilo.Leave it to me, it's easy/chill.
- Não se preocupe, isso é muito tranquilo de resolver.Don't worry, this is very easy to solve.
- Essa tarefa é moleza, você consegue fazer rapidinho.This task is a piece of cake, you can do it very quickly.
- O professor já tinha resolvido o problema antes mesmo de começar, foi moleza.The teacher had already solved the problem before it even started, it was a piece of cake.
- Pode ir, está de boa!You can go, it's easy/no worries.
- Não vai ter nenhum exame hoje. De boa!There won't be any exams today. No problem!
- A receita desse bolo é descomplicada.The recipe for this cake is easy/straightforward.
- A solução para o problema é mais descomplicada do que parece.The solution to the problem is easier than it seems.
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Juliana are discussing a new video game.
- RodrigoEste jogo é fácil demais, Juliana.This game is too easy, Juliana.
- JulianaEu acho que ele é desafiador.I think it is challenging.
- RodrigoPara mim, é muito fácil.For me, it is very easy.
- JulianaTalvez você precise de um nível mais alto.Maybe you need a higher level.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “easy” translations and entries fácil, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fácil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
