bueno = simple ?

Question

In the chart in the lesson, the meaning of "bueno" before the noun is listed as "simple/good" which implies that "buen hombre" could mean "simple man", which seems unlikely. Is this a typo ? Maybe the chart is meant to say that "bueno" before the noun means "simply good" ?

Thanks!

Silvia Piriz · Accepted Answer

Hola Alan T.
Thanks for your keen observation! You’re absolutely right—bueno before the noun means simply good, not 'simple'. We have now updated the chart to reflect this more accurately.

Un buen hombre → Means 'a good man', emphasizing kindness or moral character.
Un hombre bueno → Also means 'a good man', but with a stronger focus on his inherent goodness.

The word 'simple' in Spanish translates as "sencillo" or "simple", rather than "bueno", so "buen hombre" does not imply 'simple man'. The original wording in the chart may have caused some confusion, but it has now been corrected.
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Hasta pronto
Silvia