Italian Phrase
È facile preparare pollo e riso.
Meaning
The sentence means 'It's easy to prepare chicken and rice.' It conveys that the dish requires little effort, making it a good choice for a quick, everyday meal.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to describe a recipe or cooking method that is simple and quick, especially when recommending a meal to friends, family, or classmates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èfacileprepararepolloeriso.
Essere (è)
The verb 'essere' in present tense, third‑person singular, is used as a copula to link the subject‑like adjective phrase to the infinitive.
Facile (adjective)
When used predicatively, 'facile' follows the verb 'essere' and agrees in gender and number with the implied subject (here neutral).
Infinitive after 'facile'
Italian often places an infinitive verb after adjectives like 'facile', 'difficile', 'importante' to express 'easy to…', 'hard to…'.
Nouns without articles
In general statements about food, Italian can omit the definite article, e.g., 'pollo e riso' instead of 'il pollo e il riso'.
Conjunction 'e'
The simple coordinating conjunction 'e' links two nouns of the same grammatical gender.
🗨In Conversation
È facile preparare pollo e riso.
It's easy to prepare chicken and rice.
Sì, lo faccio spesso per cena.
Yes, I often make it for dinner.
✕Common Mistakes
È facile di preparare pollo e riso.
Do not add the preposition 'di' after 'facile'. The correct construction is 'facile + infinitive'.
È facile preparare il pollo e il riso.
In generic statements about food, the article is usually omitted.
Facile è preparare pollo e riso.
The adjective must follow the verb, not precede it.
↔Alternatives
Preparare pollo e riso è semplice.
Preparing chicken and rice is simple.
È semplice cucinare pollo con riso.
It's simple to cook chicken with rice.
Si può fare pollo e riso in pochi minuti.
You can make chicken and rice in a few minutes.
Cultural Tip
Chicken and rice (pollo e riso) is a staple in many Italian households, especially in the north where risotto is popular. While 'riso' can refer to plain boiled rice, Italians often turn it into a risotto with broth, wine, and Parmesan. Using 'facile' suggests a casual, everyday preparation, whereas 'semplice' can sound a bit more formal.