make it easy

[/meɪk ɪt ˈiːzi/]
verb phrase
facilitar
1. to remove obstacles or difficulties; to simplify a process or situation
If you provide clear instructions, you'll make it easy for everyone to understand.
Se você fornecer instruções claras, você vai facilitar para que todos entendam.
2. to not impose difficulties or burdens on someone
He made it easy for us by handling all the paperwork himself.
Ele facilitou para nós ao cuidar de toda a burocracia ele mesmo.
3. to behave in a way that allows something to happen without resistance
Don't make it easy for your competitors by ignoring market trends.
Não facilite para seus concorrentes ignorando tendências de mercado.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business contexts to encourage cooperation and efficiency. In Brazil, 'facilitar' is widely understood in corporate and casual settings. The phrase reflects a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and is considered helpful and collaborative rather than lazy.
NYC Slang
make it simple / don't sweat it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simplifyfacilitatestreamlinemake simpleease the process
Antonyms / Antônimos
complicateobstructhindermake it difficultmake it hard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
facilitar
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
facilitar / deixar fácil
both expressions are used naturally
São Paulo
facilitar / tornar fácil
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
facilitar / tornar fácil
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight formal preference

Related Words

straightforwarduncomplicatedeffortlessaccessibleuser-friendly

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the easy way out
the easy way
smooth sailing
a walk in the park
piece of cake
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