simple case

[/ˈsɪmpəl keɪs/]
nounpl: simple cases
caso simples
1. A straightforward or uncomplicated situation, problem, or legal matter that is easy to understand or resolve
This is a simple case of mistaken identity.
Este é um caso simples de identidade equivocada.
2. In law, a legal dispute or matter that does not involve complex issues or multiple parties
The judge handled the simple case in less than an hour.
O juiz resolveu o caso simples em menos de uma hora.
3. In grammar, a basic or elementary grammatical construction without complications
The teacher explained the simple case of subject-verb agreement.
A professora explicou o caso simples de concordância entre sujeito e verbo.
The phrase 'simple case' is used across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries in legal, educational, and everyday contexts. In Brazilian legal settings, 'caso simples' is often used to distinguish straightforward matters from complex litigation that may require specialized expertise.
NYC Slang
basic case; no-brainer case
Synonyms / Sinônimos
straightforward caseuncomplicated mattereasy caseclear-cut case
Antonyms / Antônimos
complex casecomplicated matterdifficult caseintricate case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caso simples
Standard usage in legal and everyday contexts
São Paulo
caso simples
Commonly used in legal and business settings
Rio de Janeiro
caso simples
Standard usage without regional variation
Portugal
caso simples
Same usage as in Brazil with identical meaning

Related Words

casesituationmatterproblemissuedispute

Related Idioms & Phrases

a simple case of X
in the simple case
reduce to a simple case
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