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simplesmente

"simplesmente" means "simply, merely" in Portuguese. It is number 838 on the frequency list, in A2 (adv).

Meaning

simply, merely; purely

IPA

/ˌsĩ.plizˈmẽ.t͡ʃi/

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Simplesmente não entendo.
  I just don't get it.
  Tatoeba: lucasmg123 / Hybrid
• Simplesmente não sei.
  I just don't know.
  Tatoeba: MacGyver / CK
• Simplesmente não sabemos.
  We just don't know.
  Tatoeba: MacGyver / CK

Learned together

In the course, "simplesmente" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• morto dead
• simples simple
• fixe cool, awesome
• real true, real
• fundo deep
• doente sick
• verdadeiro truthful
• fantástico fantastic, wonderful
• louco crazy, mad, insane

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