simple **** sim·ple adj

simple **** sim·ple adj
['sɪmpl]
-r comp -est superl (gen) semplice, (foolish) sempliciotto (-a), sprovveduto (-a)

to make simple(r) — semplificare

it's as simple as ABC — è come bere un bicchier d'acqua

to make it simple for you ... — per semplificarti le cose...

the simple truth — la pura verità

the answer is simple — la risposta è semplice

in simple terms; in simple English — in parole povere

for the simple reason that ... — per il semplice motivo che...

the simple past Gram — il passato semplice

simple equation Math — equazione f di primo grado

a simple Simon — un (-a) sempliciotto (-a)

he's a bit simple fam(euph: mentally impaired) è poco sveglio


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