Portuguese Phrase
É fácil preparar frango e arroz.
Meaning
The sentence states that cooking chicken and rice is not difficult. It’s a reassuring comment often used when suggesting a simple meal to someone who might be hesitant about cooking.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to encourage someone to try a basic Brazilian dish, when you’re planning a quick dinner, or when you’re teaching cooking basics in Portuguese.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Éfácilprepararfrangoearroz
É (ser)
Use the verb ser (É) to describe inherent qualities or general truths, such as how easy something is.
fácil
An adjective meaning 'easy'. It agrees in gender and number with the subject, which is implicit here.
Infinitive after ‘É fácil’
When expressing that something is easy, Portuguese uses the infinitive verb directly after the adjective (É fácil preparar).
e (conjunction)
The coordinating conjunction ‘e’ links two nouns of the same grammatical function.
No article before food items
In generic statements about food, Portuguese usually omits the definite article (frango, arroz) unless you refer to a specific portion.
🗨In Conversation
É fácil preparar frango e arroz.
It's easy to prepare chicken and rice.
Então vamos cozinhar hoje à noite!
Then let's cook it tonight!
✕Common Mistakes
É fácil de preparar frango e arroz.
After ‘É fácil’ you do not use the preposition ‘de’; the infinitive follows directly.
É fácil preparar o frango e o arroz.
In a generic statement about food, the definite article is usually omitted.
↔Alternatives
É simples fazer frango com arroz.
It's simple to make chicken with rice.
Preparar frango e arroz é fácil.
Preparing chicken and rice is easy.
Não é difícil cozinhar frango e arroz.
It's not difficult to cook chicken and rice.
Cultural Tip
Chicken (frango) and rice (arroz) form the backbone of everyday Brazilian meals, often accompanied by beans (feijão) and a side salad. The dish is considered comfort food and is served in both home kitchens and casual restaurants. When speaking to native speakers, a relaxed, friendly tone works best; avoid overly formal language for this everyday topic.