simple sentence
simple sentence (oración simple)
a sentence with only one independent clause: one subject, one verb and one complete thought.
Example
The author cites a study. (One subject, one verb, one complete thought.)
In Spanish
simple sentence (oración simple) — una oración con una sola cláusula independiente: un sujeto, un verbo y una idea completa.
The author cites a study. (Un sujeto, un verbo y una idea completa.)