Translation of Spanish word "simplemente" to English
simplemente
/simpleˈmente/
Meaning
VerbIn a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
How to use
Simplemente ('simply / just') is formed from the adjective simple.
🇬🇧 English
simply / just
Example
Simplemente quiero descansar por unos minutos.
I simply want to rest for a few minutes.
Ella simplemente sonrió y no dijo nada.
She simply smiled and said nothing.
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Common phrases
- simplemente no— simply not / just no
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What does the Spanish word "simplemente" mean?▼
The Spanish word "simplemente" means "simply / just" in English.
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