papaya
/paˈpaʝa/Peru
The English phrase "easy peasy" can be translated into Spanish as papaya. If unsure, use papaya. Wiktionary also lists facilón and papayita.
Meaning: Translations (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| papaya | /paˈpaʝa/ | Peru |
| facilón | /faθilon/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /fasilon/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
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| papayita | /papaʝita/ (from spelling rules) | Peru, feminine |
In certain contexts, specifically in Peru, the word papaya is used colloquially to describe something that is very easy to do.
Which one should you use?
The form papayita is a common variation used in Peru to express that something is very easy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The use of papaya to mean "easy peasy" is specific to Peru.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form papayita is the feminine diminutive version of papaya.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈpaʝa/
Did you know?
- In Peru, calling someone a papaya does not mean they are easy to deal with, but rather that they are gullible or easy to trick. It is a slang term for someone who is a bit slow to catch on to a joke or a scam.
- The word papaya is not of Spanish origin. It comes from the indigenous Cariban and Lokono languages of the Amazon basin.
- While facilón describes something 'easy peasy', in some Spanish-speaking regions it can be used as a derogatory term for a person who is perceived as promiscuous.
Examples in context
- La prueba fue pan comido.The test was a piece of cake.
- Ese examen fue papaya.That exam was easy peasy.
- No te preocupes, es papaya.Don't worry, it's a piece of cake.
- Todo el trámite resultó ser papaya.The whole procedure turned out to be super easy.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about a homework assignment.
- MaríaJavier, ¿ya terminaste la tarea?Javier, did you finish the homework yet?
- JavierSí, estuvo papaya.Yes, it was easy peasy.
- María¡Qué bueno! Yo creo que es difícil.That's great! I think it is difficult.
- JavierSi quieres, yo te ayudo.If you want, I can help you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “easy peasy” translations and entries papaya, facilón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries facilón, papaya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
