How to Say “Simple Sentences” in Spanish

oraciones simples
/oɾaθjones simples/from spelling rules
The English phrase "simple sentences" is oraciones simples in Spanish.
oraciones simples refers to grammatical sentences that contain only one independent clause.

What does it mean word for word?

oraciones is the plural of oración, which means "sentence". The adjective simples means "simple" and must agree in number with the noun it modifies.

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular form of the phrase is oración simple, while the plural form is oraciones simples. In the plural form, the adjective simples agrees in number with the noun oraciones.

How do you pronounce it?

/oɾaθjones simples/

Did you know?

  • Spanish learners may be surprised that oración is used for 'sentence' instead of sentencia, as sentencia usually refers to a judge's legal verdict.
  • In many Spanish-speaking contexts, if you ask for a oración, you might receive a prayer instead of a grammatical sentence.
  • The word oración comes from the Latin oratio, which shares the same root as the English word 'oral'.

Examples in context

  • Hola, ¿cómo está usted?
    Hello, how are you?
  • ¿Me podría decir su dirección, por favor?
    Could you give me your address, please?
  • ¿Podría darme información sobre…?
    Could you give me information about…?
  • Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño?
    Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
  • ¿Me podría recomendar un buen restaurante?
    Could you recommend a good restaurant?
  • Me gustaría tomar un café, por favor.
    I would like to have a coffee, please.
  • ¿Le importaría esperar un momento?
    Would you mind waiting a moment?
  • Muchas gracias por su ayuda.
    Thank you very much for your help.
  • Estoy muy agradecido(a) por su generosidad.
    I am very grateful for your generosity.
  • Le agradezco de antemano su atención.
    I appreciate your attention in advance.
  • ¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?
    Hello! How are you?
  • Mucho gusto, soy [tu nombre].
    Nice to meet you, I'm [your name].
  • ¿Dónde vives?
    Where do you live?
  • Oye, ¿me puedes dar información sobre…?
    Hey, can you give me information about…?
  • Disculpa, ¿dónde está el baño?
    Sorry, where is the bathroom?
  • ¿Conoces algún buen restaurante?
    Do you know any good restaurants?
  • ¿Cómo estás?
    How are you?
  • Siéntase libre de decirme cualquier cosa.
    Feel free to tell me anything.
  • ¿Vosotros queréis venir a mi casa?
    Do you guys want to come to my house?
  • ¿Vos podés ayudarme, por favor?
    Can you help me, please?
  • Las oraciones simples son fáciles de entender.
    Simple sentences are easy to understand.
  • Escribe solo oraciones simples en tu ensayo.
    Write only simple sentences in your essay.
  • No confundas las oraciones simples con las compuestas.
    Don't confuse simple sentences with compound sentences.

Example conversation

A student is asking a tutor for writing advice.

  1. Mateo

    ¿Debo usar oraciones simples en este examen?
    Should I use simple sentences in this exam?
  2. Lucía

    Sí, las oraciones simples son mejores para la claridad.
    Yes, simple sentences are better for clarity.
  3. Mateo

    Entiendo, gracias por la ayuda, Lucía.
    I understand, thanks for the help, Lucía.
  4. Lucía

    De nada, Mateo, ¡buena suerte!
    You're welcome, Mateo, good luck!

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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