What is the Spanish word for "plain"?

Learn how to say "plain" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

plain

Spanish

lisa

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Alternative translations of "plain"

lisa
sencilla
llanura
simple
claro

Examples of how to use "plain" in Spanish

English
I prefer a plain white shirt.
Spanish
Prefiero una camisa blanca simple.
English
She prefers plain coffee without sugar.
Spanish
Ella prefiere café simple sin azúcar.
English
The instructions were plain and helpful.
Spanish
Las instrucciones eran claras y útiles.
English
He wore a plain white shirt.
Spanish
Él llevaba una camisa blanca simple.
English
Keep the design plain but elegant.
Spanish
Mantén el diseño simple pero elegante.

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