B2 Collocation Neutral 5 min read

fácil solução

easy solution

Literally: easy solution

In 15 Seconds

  • A surprisingly simple and quick fix for a problem.
  • Implies the solution was obvious or easily found.
  • Used for everyday issues and 'aha!' moments.
  • Carries a vibe of relief and slight self-amusement.

Meaning

This phrase describes a problem that's surprisingly simple to fix. It’s that 'aha!' moment when you realize the solution was right in front of you all along. Think of it as the 'no-brainer' fix, the one that makes you feel a little silly for not seeing it sooner, but mostly relieved!

Key Examples

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Texting a friend about a tech issue

Eu estava pirando com o Wi-Fi, mas era só reiniciar o roteador. Uma `fácil solução`!

I was freaking out about the Wi-Fi, but it was just restarting the router. An easy solution!

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Instagram caption for a DIY project

Achou que essa prateleira ia ser difícil, mas com a cola certa virou `fácil solução`! ✨

Thought this shelf would be difficult, but with the right glue it became an easy solution! ✨

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At a café, discussing a recipe

O bolo ficou seco? Tenta regar com uma calda simples depois de assado. É uma `fácil solução`.

The cake turned out dry? Try moistening it with a simple syrup after baking. It's an easy solution.

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Cultural Background

The concept of finding a 'quick fix' or an 'easy way out' is universal, but the specific phrasing `fácil solução` fits well within Portuguese-speaking cultures that often appreciate ingenuity and practicality. It reflects a cultural tendency to seek efficient, straightforward answers to everyday challenges, valuing cleverness over brute force. It's the kind of phrase you'd hear when someone shares a life hack.

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The 'Obviousness' Factor

Remember, `fácil solução` works best when the solution *feels* obvious, even if you didn't see it at first. It's about the simplicity of the fix itself.

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Don't Downplay Real Problems

Avoid using `fácil solução` for genuinely complex issues or someone else's major struggles. It can sound dismissive or arrogant. Stick to minor inconveniences or personal 'aha!' moments.

In 15 Seconds

  • A surprisingly simple and quick fix for a problem.
  • Implies the solution was obvious or easily found.
  • Used for everyday issues and 'aha!' moments.
  • Carries a vibe of relief and slight self-amusement.

What It Means

This isn't just any solution; it's one that feels almost *too* simple. You know that moment when you're struggling with something, maybe a tech issue or a tricky recipe step, and then someone points out the obvious fix? That's a fácil solução. It carries a vibe of relief and sometimes a touch of self-deprecating humor. It’s the opposite of a complex, brain-busting problem. It’s the 'duh!' moment that saves the day. It implies the problem wasn't actually that difficult, just perhaps overlooked.

How To Use It

You use fácil solução when a problem is resolved with minimal effort or complexity. It's perfect for situations where the answer is straightforward once you see it. Think about fixing a wobbly table leg with a coaster, or realizing your phone's Wi-Fi was just turned off. It fits when the fix is obvious, but maybe not immediately apparent. It’s your go-to phrase for those 'why didn't I think of that?' moments. It’s about the simplicity of the fix, not necessarily the importance of the problem.

Real-Life Examples

Imagine your internet is down. You're restarting your router, checking cables, calling your ISP. Then you notice your neighbor's Wi-Fi network is available. You just needed to connect to *that* one! That's a fácil solução. Or maybe your streaming app isn't working. You've tried everything, then realize you forgot to update it. Updating it? Fácil solução! It’s about that quick, effective fix that makes you go, 'Oh, right!'

When To Use It

Use fácil solução when you've found a simple answer to a problem that might have seemed daunting initially. It’s great for everyday annoyances. Did your printer jam? Maybe a simple paper reset did the trick. Fácil solução! Is your shoelace untied? Tying it again is the fácil solução. It’s also useful when you're explaining how you solved something to someone else, highlighting its simplicity. It works well in informal chats with friends or colleagues.

When NOT To Use It

Avoid fácil solução for genuinely complex issues that require significant expertise or time. If you're performing open-heart surgery, don't call the anesthesia adjustment a fácil solução – that’s a bit disrespectful to the complexity! Also, don't use it if the solution is actually quite difficult or requires specialized tools. If fixing your car's engine involves rebuilding it, that's not a fácil solução. It’s about the *perception* of ease. And please, don't use it when someone else has a problem you're trying to downplay; that can sound dismissive.

Common Mistakes

Learners often try to force fácil with words it doesn't typically pair with. For example, saying fácil resposta (easy answer) is okay, but fácil solução is more common for problems. Another mistake is using it for things that are actually hard. You wouldn't call learning quantum physics a fácil solução to understanding the universe, unless you're *really* good at it and find it easy! The phrase hinges on the solution being *perceived* as simple.

solução difícil fácil solução (This is reversing the meaning!)
solução complicada fácil solução (Again, opposite meaning.)
fácil problema problema fácil (Adjective placement matters!)

Similar Expressions

Other ways to express a simple fix include: jeitinho (often implies a clever, sometimes unconventional workaround), remendo (a patch-up job, often temporary), or simply a solução é simples (the solution is simple). While jeitinho can be a fácil solução, it often carries connotations of bending rules slightly. Remendo suggests a quick fix that might not last. A solução é simples is very direct and neutral.

Common Variations

While fácil solução is the standard, you might hear variations depending on context and regional speech. Sometimes people might say uma soluçãozinha fácil (a little easy solution), adding a diminutive to emphasize its smallness or simplicity. Or they might just say solução fácil, dropping the a. The core idea remains the same: a simple fix. It’s like saying 'a quick fix' versus 'quick fix'.

Memory Trick

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Imagine a tima CIL-ing a SOLution Unto a Çart Ão (map). Fátima is so good at solving problems, she just *cil*-es (rolls) the solution onto the map easily! The fácil part is like Fátima's effortless skill, and solução is what she’s applying. It’s a silly image, but it links the sound and the meaning: easy + solution = fácil solução.

Quick FAQ

Is fácil solução formal or informal? It's generally neutral to informal. Can I use it for work problems? Yes, if the solution is genuinely simple and obvious! What if the solution *seems* easy but isn't? Then it's not really a fácil solução, is it? It’s more like a misleadingly simple problem.

Usage Notes

This phrase is best used in informal to neutral contexts. While it can be used professionally if the solution is genuinely simple, avoid it for complex issues to prevent sounding dismissive. The key is the perceived ease of the fix.

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The 'Obviousness' Factor

Remember, `fácil solução` works best when the solution *feels* obvious, even if you didn't see it at first. It's about the simplicity of the fix itself.

⚠️

Don't Downplay Real Problems

Avoid using `fácil solução` for genuinely complex issues or someone else's major struggles. It can sound dismissive or arrogant. Stick to minor inconveniences or personal 'aha!' moments.

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Brazilian 'Jeitinho' Connection

While `fácil solução` is straightforward, it sometimes overlaps with the Brazilian concept of 'jeitinho' – a clever, quick fix. However, `fácil solução` is less about bending rules and more about genuine simplicity.

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Adjective Placement Matters!

Always say `fácil solução`. Saying `solução fácil` isn't *wrong*, but `fácil solução` is the more common and natural-sounding collocation in Portuguese.

Examples

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#1 Texting a friend about a tech issue
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Eu estava pirando com o Wi-Fi, mas era só reiniciar o roteador. Uma `fácil solução`!

I was freaking out about the Wi-Fi, but it was just restarting the router. An easy solution!

Highlights how a simple action solved a frustrating problem.

#2 Instagram caption for a DIY project
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Achou que essa prateleira ia ser difícil, mas com a cola certa virou `fácil solução`! ✨

Thought this shelf would be difficult, but with the right glue it became an easy solution! ✨

Shows a practical problem (installation) having a simple fix.

#3 At a café, discussing a recipe
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O bolo ficou seco? Tenta regar com uma calda simples depois de assado. É uma `fácil solução`.

The cake turned out dry? Try moistening it with a simple syrup after baking. It's an easy solution.

Offers a simple tip for improving a dish.

#4 Job interview (Zoom call)
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Entendo que o atraso no projeto inicial foi um desafio, mas encontramos uma `fácil solução` para acelerar o cronograma.

I understand the initial project delay was a challenge, but we found an easy solution to speed up the schedule.

Used professionally to indicate a simple fix for a past issue.

#5 Explaining a quick fix to a colleague

O sistema travou de novo? Tente fechar e abrir o programa. Geralmente é uma `fácil solução`.

The system froze again? Try closing and reopening the program. It's usually an easy solution.

Suggests a common, simple troubleshooting step.

#6 TikTok comment on a life hack video
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Nossa, nunca pensei nisso! Que `fácil solução` pra organizar os cabos! 🤯

Wow, I never thought of that! What an easy solution for organizing cables! 🤯

Expresses surprise and admiration for a simple, effective hack.

#7 WhatsApp message to a partner
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A chave não girava na porta. Tentei um pouco de óleo. `Fácil solução`, abriu na hora!

The key wasn't turning in the lock. I tried a bit of oil. Easy solution, it opened right away!

Shares a small success story with a simple fix.

#8 Discussing a complex problem that turned out simple
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Pensei que a impressora estava quebrada, mas era só o cabo USB mal conectado. Que `fácil solução`!

I thought the printer was broken, but it was just the USB cable poorly connected. What an easy solution!

Expresses relief and slight embarrassment at the simplicity.

#9 Mistake: Using 'difícil' instead of 'fácil'
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✗ Eu pensei que era uma `difícil solução` para o código. → ✓ Era uma `fácil solução`!

✗ I thought it was a difficult solution for the code. → ✓ It was an easy solution!

Shows the incorrect use of the antonym, completely changing the meaning.

#10 Mistake: Incorrect adjective placement
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✗ Ele achou `solução fácil` para o problema. → ✓ Ele achou uma `fácil solução` para o problema.

✗ He found easy solution for the problem. → ✓ He found an easy solution for the problem.

Demonstrates incorrect word order for the adjective `fácil` when modifying `solução`.

#11 Expressing relief after fixing something
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O carro não ligava, mas era só a bateria descarregada. Uma `fácil solução` que me salvou!

The car wouldn't start, but it was just a dead battery. An easy solution that saved me!

Conveys relief and gratitude for a simple fix to a potentially big problem.

#12 Professional context: explaining a quick fix
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Para o bug menor no login, a equipe de desenvolvimento implementou uma `fácil solução` em questão de horas.

For the minor bug in the login, the development team implemented an easy solution in a matter of hours.

Highlights efficiency and simplicity in a professional setting.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fácil solução

`fácil solução` fits perfectly here, indicating a simple fix for a tech problem.

Find and fix the error in the sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

While 'solução fácil' is understandable, the common collocation in Portuguese is `fácil solução`.

Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly.

Which sentence correctly uses 'fácil solução'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

Option A correctly uses the standard collocation `fácil solução` to describe a simple fix.

Translate this sentence into Portuguese.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

Translates the English sentence using the target phrase `fácil solução`.

Fill in the blank.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fácil solução

The context implies the template makes the task simple, making `fácil solução` the best fit.

Find and fix the error.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The standard and most natural phrasing is `fácil solução`.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence best describes a simple fix?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

Option A correctly uses `fácil solução` to indicate a simple fix for a software bug.

Translate this sentence into Portuguese.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

This translation uses the phrase `fácil solução` to convey the meaning of a simple fix for a puzzle.

Fill in the blank.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fácil solução

The context of struggling then realizing the fix was simple makes `fácil solução` the most appropriate choice, often followed by an exclamation.

Find and fix the error.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The standard collocation `fácil solução` is preferred over `solução fácil` in this context.

Choose the sentence that uses the phrase most naturally.

Which option sounds most natural for a simple fix?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

Option A uses the common collocation `fácil solução`, even though the problem itself was complex, implying the *fix* was simple.

Translate this sentence into Portuguese.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

This translation accurately captures the contrast between the perceived problem and the simple nature of its solution using `fácil solução`.

🎉 Score: /12

Visual Learning Aids

Formality Spectrum of 'Fácil Solução'

Very Informal

Used among close friends, often with slang or expressive tone.

Cara, que `fácil solução` pra esse bug!

Informal/Neutral

Common in everyday conversations, texts, and casual emails.

Achei uma `fácil solução` pro vazamento.

Slightly Formal

Used in professional settings when the solution is genuinely simple.

Implementamos uma `fácil solução` para otimizar o processo.

Very Formal

Rarely used; overly simplistic phrasing for highly formal contexts.

N/A (Avoid in highly formal settings)

Where You'll Hear 'Fácil Solução'

`Fácil Solução`
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Fixing a home appliance

O aspirador não ligava, era só o botão emperrado. `Fácil solução`!

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Troubleshooting tech issues

Meu PC travou, mas reiniciar resolveu. `Fácil solução`!

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Everyday problems

A chave caiu, mas peguei com um papel. `Fácil solução`!

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Cooking/Baking tips

Bolo ficou sem graça? Calda por cima! `Fácil solução`!

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Workplace problem-solving

O relatório estava errado, mas corrigi rapidinho. `Fácil solução`.

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Organizing tasks

Usar um app pra agenda? `Fácil solução`!

Comparing 'Fácil Solução' with Similar Phrases

`Fácil Solução`
fácil solução easy solution
Solução Rápida
solução rápida quick solution
Jeitinho
jeitinho workaround / clever fix (sometimes bending rules)
Remendo
remendo patch / temporary fix

Scenarios for 'Fácil Solução'

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Everyday Annoyances

  • Untied shoelaces
  • Lost keys (temporarily)
  • Small spills
  • Wobbly furniture
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Tech & Gadgets

  • Wi-Fi not connecting
  • App freezing
  • Low battery
  • Printer jam
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Home & DIY

  • Leaky faucet
  • Stuck drawer
  • Simple repairs
  • Basic organization
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Learning & Study

  • Simple math problems
  • Grammar rule recall
  • Finding study materials
  • Using a template

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank beginner

Meu celular não conectava no Wi-Fi, mas depois de reiniciar, foi uma ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fácil solução

`fácil solução` fits perfectly here, indicating a simple fix for a tech problem.

Find and fix the error in the sentence. Error Fix intermediate

Find and fix the mistake:

Eu achava que o problema era complicado, mas era uma solução fácil.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Eu achava que o problema era complicado, mas era uma `fácil solução`.

While 'solução fácil' is understandable, the common collocation in Portuguese is `fácil solução`.

Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly. Choose beginner

Which sentence correctly uses 'fácil solução'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

Option A correctly uses the standard collocation `fácil solução` to describe a simple fix.

Translate this sentence into Portuguese. Translate intermediate

It was an easy solution to fix the leaky faucet.

Hints: Use the common collocation for 'easy solution'., Remember the verb 'to fix' can be 'consertar'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Foi uma `fácil solução` consertar a torneira pingando.

Translates the English sentence using the target phrase `fácil solução`.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank intermediate

Não se preocupe com a apresentação, é só usar o template. É uma ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fácil solução

The context implies the template makes the task simple, making `fácil solução` the best fit.

Find and fix the error. Error Fix intermediate

Find and fix the mistake:

Achei uma solução fácil para o erro no código.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Achei uma `fácil solução` para o erro no código.

The standard and most natural phrasing is `fácil solução`.

Choose the correct sentence. Choose intermediate

Which sentence best describes a simple fix?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

Option A correctly uses `fácil solução` to indicate a simple fix for a software bug.

Translate this sentence into Portuguese. Translate intermediate

Finding an easy solution for this puzzle was surprisingly quick.

Hints: Consider the phrase 'easy solution'., 'Puzzle' can be 'quebra-cabeça'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Encontrar uma `fácil solução` para este quebra-cabeça foi surpreendentemente rápido.

This translation uses the phrase `fácil solução` to convey the meaning of a simple fix for a puzzle.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank advanced

Depois de horas tentando, percebi que era só apertar o botão certo. Que ______!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fácil solução

The context of struggling then realizing the fix was simple makes `fácil solução` the most appropriate choice, often followed by an exclamation.

Find and fix the error. Error Fix advanced

Find and fix the mistake:

Para a maioria dos usuários, isso é uma solução fácil.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Para a maioria dos usuários, isso é uma `fácil solução`.

The standard collocation `fácil solução` is preferred over `solução fácil` in this context.

Choose the sentence that uses the phrase most naturally. Choose advanced

Which option sounds most natural for a simple fix?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

Option A uses the common collocation `fácil solução`, even though the problem itself was complex, implying the *fix* was simple.

Translate this sentence into Portuguese. Translate advanced

We thought it was a major issue, but it turned out to be an easy solution.

Hints: Consider the phrase 'easy solution'., 'It turned out to be' can be translated as 'acabou sendo'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Pensamos que era um grande problema, mas acabou sendo uma `fácil solução`.

This translation accurately captures the contrast between the perceived problem and the simple nature of its solution using `fácil solução`.

🎉 Score: /12

Frequently Asked Questions

18 questions

It means an 'easy solution'. It refers to a problem that has a very simple, straightforward fix. Think of it as the 'no-brainer' answer that solves an issue with minimal effort or complexity, often leaving you wondering why you didn't see it sooner.

It's generally considered neutral to informal. You can use it in casual conversations with friends, family, or colleagues. While not strictly slang, it's not typically used in very formal academic or official documents unless the context specifically calls for highlighting the simplicity of a fix.

Yes, you can, but use it carefully. If a problem at work genuinely had a simple and quick fix, mentioning it as a fácil solução can show efficiency. However, avoid using it to describe solutions to complex, high-stakes problems, as it might sound dismissive of the effort involved.

Fácil solução emphasizes the *simplicity* and *lack of difficulty* in the fix. Solução rápida emphasizes the *speed* with which the problem was resolved. While often related (easy solutions can be quick), the focus is different. An easy solution might take a little time, and a quick solution might have been complex but solved fast.

Yes, you can say 'a solução é simples' (the solution is simple) or 'uma solução simples' (a simple solution). Sometimes, a 'jeitinho' implies a clever, easy fix, but it can carry connotations of bending rules. Fácil solução is the most direct and common collocation for 'easy solution'.

While understandable, solução fácil is less common as a set phrase. Fácil solução is the standard collocation, meaning it's the combination of words most frequently used together. Using solução fácil might sound slightly unnatural or like a direct translation from English.

Absolutely! It's often used humorously when a problem seemed difficult but turned out to have a ridiculously simple fix. You might say, 'Eu passei horas tentando consertar, e era só tirar da tomada! Que fácil solução!' (I spent hours trying to fix it, and it was just unplugging it! What an easy solution!)

It reflects a common human desire for efficiency and simplicity. In cultures that value practicality and ingenuity, finding a fácil solução is often celebrated as a smart move, especially for everyday challenges. It aligns with the idea of 'life hacks'.

In that case, it's not truly a fácil solução. The phrase implies genuine simplicity. If a task requires significant skill but appears simple to an expert, they might call it 'simple *for them*', but the phrase fácil solução usually implies objective ease or obviousness.

Fácil solução focuses on the lack of difficulty, while 'quick fix' often implies speed and sometimes a temporary nature. An easy solution might also be quick, but the core meaning of fácil solução is about simplicity, not necessarily speed or permanence.

Yes, it can! For example, if you're struggling with a concept in a book, and then realize you just needed to look up a specific term, that's a fácil solução to your understanding problem. It applies to anything from physical objects to mental blocks.

A common mistake is incorrect adjective placement. Always remember fácil comes *before* solução (fácil solução). Placing it after (solução fácil) is less common and can sound unnatural, though context might make it understandable.

It's common in both! You'll see it in informal writing like emails, messages, and social media posts. In more formal writing, alternatives like 'uma solução simples' might be preferred, but fácil solução isn't entirely out of place if the context warrants highlighting the ease.

Generally, no. The term implies a positive outcome – solving a problem easily. You wouldn't typically describe an easy way to do something harmful or negative using this phrase. The connotation is positive relief or cleverness.

The most direct opposite would be 'uma solução difícil' (a difficult solution) or 'uma solução complicada' (a complicated solution). These phrases describe problems that require significant effort, time, or expertise to resolve.

Fácil solução emphasizes the lack of difficulty and effort, often with a sense of relief. Solução simples is more neutral and direct, simply stating the solution isn't complex. Fácil solução often carries a bit more emotional weight.

Not necessarily. A fácil solução can sometimes fix a seemingly big problem. The focus is on the *ease of the fix*, not the scale of the problem itself. For example, finding a lost wallet in your own house is a fácil solução to the problem of a lost wallet.

The word fácil adds the crucial element of simplicity and lack of difficulty. Without it, solução just means 'solution'. Fácil transforms it into a specific type of solution – one that is effortless or readily apparent, often bringing relief.

Related Phrases

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solução rápida

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quick solution

This phrase focuses on speed rather than simplicity, but often an easy solution is also a quick one.

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solução simples

synonym

simple solution

Very similar in meaning, but 'fácil' often implies less effort or difficulty than just 'simples'.

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jeitinho

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workaround / clever fix

A 'jeitinho' can be a `fácil solução`, but it often implies a more creative or rule-bending approach.

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solução difícil

antonym

difficult solution

This is the direct opposite, describing a solution that requires significant effort, time, or expertise.

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remendo

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patch / temporary fix

This refers to a quick, often temporary fix, which might be easy (`fácil`) but isn't necessarily a permanent or complete solution.

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solução mágica

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magic solution

This implies a solution that works almost miraculously, often used hyperbolically for something surprisingly effective, similar to `fácil solução` in its surprising effectiveness.

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