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easy

[/ˈiːzi/]
adjective
fácil
1. not difficult or requiring little effort
This is an easy task.
Esta é uma tarefa fácil.
2. free from pain, trouble, or worry
She has an easy life.
Ela tem uma vida tranquila.
3. not strict or demanding
The teacher is easy on her students.
A professora é complacente com seus alunos.
4. comfortable and relaxed
Take it easy.
Fique tranquilo.
NYC Slang
piece of cake, a breeze
Synonyms
simpleuncomplicatedeffortlessstraightforwardcomfortable
Antonyms
difficulthardchallengingcomplicateddemanding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fácil
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
fácil/tranquilo
tranquilo also used colloquially for 'relaxed'
São Paulo
fácil
standard usage
Portugal
fácil
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it easy
easy as pie
easy come, easy go
easier said than done
go easy on someone
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