What does sencillo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word sencillo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sencillo in Spanish.

The word sencillo in Spanish means simple, easy, simple, plain, modest, unassuming, natural, simple, straightforward, clear, plain, single, single, change, rather be dead than plain, better dead than plain. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sencillo

simple, easy

adjetivo (fácil)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Utilizar ese ordenador es muy sencillo.
This computer is easy to use.

simple, plain

adjetivo (sin adornos)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Llevaba un vestido muy sencillo.
She was wearing a plain dress.

modest, unassuming, natural

adjetivo (afable, persona)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El director es un hombre sencillo y accesible.
The director is a modest and friendly person.

simple, straightforward, clear

adjetivo (claro)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Su estilo de escribir es sencillo.
His writing style is simple.

plain

adjetivo (de un solo elemento)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Compré un helado sencillo porque no me gustan los sabores mezclados.
I bought plain ice cream because I don't like fancy flavor combinations.

single

adjetivo (de corta duración)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La cantante está grabando su primer disco sencillo.
The singer is recording her first single.

single

nombre masculino (con pocas canciones) (song)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El sencillo del cantante de moda fue un éxito de ventas.
The hit singer's single was a success.

change

nombre masculino (AmL (dinero suelto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Siempre llevo algo de sencillo en el bolsillo.
I always carry some change in my pocket.

rather be dead than plain, better dead than plain

expresión (bien vestido, a la moda) (fashion)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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