easiest

[/ˈiːziəst/]
adjective
mais fácil
1. superlative form of easy; requiring the least effort, difficulty, or skill
This is the easiest way to solve the problem.
Esta é a maneira mais fácil de resolver o problema.
2. most comfortable or convenient; least troublesome
Taking the bus is the easiest option for getting downtown.
Pegar o ônibus é a opção mais fácil para chegar ao centro.
3. most readily achieved or accomplished
The easiest solution is often the best one.
A solução mais fácil é frequentemente a melhor.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'easiest' reflects a cultural value placed on efficiency and practicality. In the USA, finding 'the easiest way' is often celebrated as smart problem-solving. In Brazil, while practical solutions are valued, there's often more emphasis on the human element and relationship-building, even if it requires more effort than 'the easiest' option.
NYC Slang
the most chill way / the smoothest move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simplestleast difficultmost straightforwardmost effortless
Antonyms / Antônimos
hardestmost difficultmost challengingmost complicated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mais fácil
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mais fácil / mais mole
colloquial use of 'mole' (soft/easy) common in casual speech
São Paulo
mais fácil
standard formal usage predominates
Portugal
mais fácil
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

easyeasiereasilyeaseeffortlesssimple

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the easy way out
the easy route
easy come, easy go
easier said than done
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