Prácticas (en. Practices)

ˈpraktikas

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Activities designed to put theoretical knowledge into practice.
Internships in the laboratory are fundamental to understanding chemistry.
Las prácticas en el laboratorio son fundamentales para entender la química.
Practical experience in a work environment.
The student completed his internships at an engineering company.
El estudiante realizó sus prácticas en una empresa de ingeniería.
Exercises that are part of the teaching of a subject.
Physical education practices help improve students' physical condition.
Las prácticas de educación física ayudan a mejorar la condición física de los alumnos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'practica', which means action or exercise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do internships
To carry out exercises or activities to improve skills.
hacer prácticas
company internships
Training period in a company to gain work experience.
prácticas de empresa
school internships
Educational activities designed to apply knowledge in real situations.
prácticas escolares

Related Words

intern
Person who undertakes internships in a specific field.
practicante
to practice
To regularly perform an exercise or activity to improve a skill.
practicar
practical
That has utility or application in reality.
práctico

Slang Meanings

To be in internships
I am interning at a startup and I am learning a lot.
Estoy en prácticas en una startup y estoy aprendiendo mucho.
To put something into practice
I'm going to put into practice what I learned in class.
Voy a poner en práctica lo que aprendí en la clase.