Adjective
simple
simple , - s
easy · straightforward
mere, plain
In the Wild
Real-world usage & examples
easy, straightforward
"Es una pregunta muy simple."
It's a very simple question.
"La solución es más simple de lo que parece."
The solution is simpler than it seems.
"Prefiero las cosas simples."
I prefer simple things.
mere, plain
"Es un simple empleado, no el jefe."
He's just an employee, not the boss.
"Por un simple error, perdió todo."
Because of a mere error, he lost everything.
"No es un simple resfriado."
It's not just a simple cold.