fácil
/ˈfaθil/
The Spanish word for easy is fácil.
fácil is the standard adjective used to describe something that requires little skill or effort. For a more idiomatic way to say something is a cakewalk, you can use the phrase pan comido, which literally translates to eaten bread.
Meaning: requiring little skill or effort (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Spain, the colloquial expression coser y cantar may be used to convey the idea of something being a piece of cake.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the adjective fácil plural, add -es to the end to form fáciles.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfaθil/
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, calling a person fácil can be a very rude way to suggest they are 'easy' in a moral or sexual sense.
- While 'fácil' is the standard adjective, if you want to say something is 'a breeze', you can say it is 'como una seda', which literally means 'like silk'.
- The Spanish word fácil is a direct relative of the English word 'facile'. While 'facile' in English often implies something is oversimplified or superficial, fácil remains a purely positive or neutral term for ease.
Examples in context
- No es tan fácil.It's not that easy.This sentence is useful for expressing that something is not that easy using fácil.Tatoeba #1439368 by Shishir, translation #1138027 by CM
- Es así de fácil.It's just that easy.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that something is just that easy using fácil.Tatoeba #1939205 by teskmon, translation #703004 by Nevado
- Es fácil para ti.It's easy for you.This sentence is useful for stating that something is easy for a specific person using fácil.Tatoeba #1537728 by marcelostockle, translation #1537608 by CM
- La primera pregunta del examen era fácil de responder.The first question on the exam was easy to answer.
- El procedimiento para solicitar una visa es sencillo.The procedure to apply for a visa is easy.
- La tarea asignada por el profesor no es complicada.The task assigned by the professor is not complicated.
- ¡Claro que sí! Resolver ese rompecabezas es facilito.Of course! Solving that puzzle is a piece of cake.
- El examen fue pan comido, solo estudié una hora.The exam was a cakewalk, I only studied for an hour.
- ¡Esta receta es coser y cantar! La puedes hacer en menos de 30 minutos.This recipe is a piece of cake! You can make it in less than 30 minutes.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are studying for a test.
- ElenaEste examen parece muy fácil.This exam seems very easy.
- AlejandroYo creo que es difícil.I think it is difficult.
- ElenaSolo tienes que leer la guía.You just have to read the guide.
- AlejandroTienes razón, así es más fácil.You're right, it's easier that way.
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.
