facilmente

Facilmente is an adverb in Portuguese (and a closely related form in Italian) meaning easily or with ease. It describes the manner in which an action occurs or the degree of ease with which something happens. It typically modifies verbs, but it can also qualify adjectives or past participles in passive constructions, as in "O problema foi resolvido facilmente."

Etymology and form: facilmente derives from the adjective facil (easy) plus the adverbial suffix -mente, a productive combination in Portuguese and many other Romance languages. The root connects to Latin facilis, from which the modern forms of “easy” in several Romance languages are descended.

Usage and nuance: facilmente is common in neutral and formal contexts. In many situations, speakers also use the expression "com facilidade" to convey the same sense, especially in a more colloquial register. The choice between facilmente and com facilidade can depend on rhythm, emphasis, or stylistic preference.

Examples: "Ela resolveu o problema facilmente." "O atleta correu facilmente a maratona." "O software funciona facilmente sem exigência de recursos." These illustrate how the adverb can describe solving, running, or operating with little effort.

See also: facilidade, the corresponding noun meaning ease; facilitação, the act of facilitating; facilitar, the verb meaning to facilitate or make easier. In related languages, cognates include facilmentе in Italian, fа́cilmеnte in Spanish (fácilmente) and légerement in French, all sharing the core meaning of doing something with ease.