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Meaning of facilis descensus Averno | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1
[ˈfa.kɪ.lɪs deːsˈkẽː.sʊs aˈwɛr.noː]

Definitions

The path to hell is easy.

Examples

“Talibus orabat dictis, arasque tenebat, cum sic orsa loqui vates: "Sate sanguine divom, Tros Anchisiade, facilis descensus Averno;”

Then thus replied the prophetess divine: "O goddess-born of great Anchises' line, The gates of hell are open night and day; Smooth the descent, and easy is the way: (loose translation by John Dryden, 1697)

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

falsum in uno, falsum in omnibus favete linguis festina lente fiat lux fideli certa merces finis coronat opus

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