simplificar

Senses

1. 1.

   to simplify

   to make something simpler, easier, or less complex

2. 2.

   to streamline

   to make a process more efficient by removing unnecessary steps

3. 3.

   to oversimplify

   to reduce something excessively, losing important nuances (often in negative contexts)

Examples

• "Precisamos simplificar o processo de inscrição para atrair mais candidatos."

  We need to simplify the registration process to attract more candidates.

• "O professor conseguiu simplificar um conceito muito complexo."

  The teacher managed to simplify a very complex concept.

• "Não podemos simplificar demais essa questão, ela envolve muitos fatores."

  We can't oversimplify this issue; it involves many factors.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Common collocations include "simplificar o processo" (simplify the process), "simplificar a vida" (make life easier), and "simplificar demais" (oversimplify). Often used in business, education, and technical contexts to describe making things more accessible or efficient.