be easy

[/bi ˈiːzi/]
verb phrase
ser fácil
1. to not require much effort, difficulty, or skill to accomplish
This task will be easy for someone with your experience.
Esta tarefa será fácil para alguém com sua experiência.
2. to be relaxed, calm, or not strict in approach
The teacher is easy on grading.
A professora é fácil na correção.
3. to be comfortable, peaceful, or without worry
Just be easy and enjoy the moment.
Apenas relaxe e aproveite o momento.
4. to be loose or lenient with standards or rules
He's easy about punctuality.
Ele é fácil quanto à pontualidade.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser fácil' is the standard formal translation. However, colloquial speech often uses 'ser moleza' or 'ser tranquilo' to emphasize ease or a relaxed attitude. In American English, 'be easy' is often used as encouragement to remain calm or patient, a usage that translates well to Brazilian Portuguese as 'fica tranquilo' or 'relaxa.'
NYC Slang
be cake, be a breeze, be a walk in the park
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be simplebe straightforwardbe uncomplicatedbe effortlessbe accessible
Antonyms / Antônimos
be difficultbe hardbe challengingbe complicatedbe demanding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser fácil
Most common standard translation
Rio de Janeiro
ser moleza
Colloquial/slang variant meaning very easy
São Paulo
ser tranquilo
Alternative meaning relaxed or easygoing approach
Portugal
ser fácil
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'ser moleza' less common

Related Words

easilyeaseeasinesseasiereasiest

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it easy
easy as pie
easy come, easy go
go easy on someone
have it easy
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →