Prácticos (en. Practical)

/ˈpɾaktikos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is useful or applicable to real situations.
The courses in this workshop are very practical for day-to-day life.
Los cursos de este taller son muy prácticos para el día a día.
That is based on practice rather than theory.
Practical teaching is fundamental in this career.
La enseñanza práctica es fundamental en esta carrera.
That turns out to be convenient or effective in practice.
Using this tool is more practical than doing it by hand.
El uso de esta herramienta es más práctico que hacerlo a mano.

Etymology

From Latin 'practicus', meaning 'practical' or 'real'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do something practical
To carry out a task effectively and usefully.
hacer algo práctico
in practice
In reality, contrasting with theory.
en la práctica
more practical than theoretical
That applies better in real situations than in abstract concepts.
más práctico que teórico

Related Words

practice
Activity carried out to gain experience.
práctica
trainee
Person who does internships in a professional setting.
practicante
pragmatism
Philosophical current that focuses on the concrete effects of ideas.
pragmatismo

Slang Meanings

To be practical
He doesn't like long theories; he prefers to be practical in his work.
No le gustan las teorías largas, prefiere ser práctico en su trabajo.
Practical thing
That gadget is very practical for trips.
Ese gadget es muy práctico para viajes.