Practicamente (en. Practically)
/pɾak.ti.ka.men.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is done in almost complete terms or to a large extent.
The project is practically finished.
El proyecto está prácticamente terminado.
It is used to refer to something that is true in most cases.
Practically all students passed the exam.
Prácticamente todos los estudiantes aprobaron el examen.
It is used to express that something is considered true even if it is not completely so.
There is practically no difference between the two proposals.
Prácticamente no hay diferencia entre las dos propuestas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'practica', which means 'practice', and the suffix '-mente' that forms adverbs.
Common Phrases and Expressions
practically clean
almost clean
prácticamente limpio
practically impossible
almost impossible
prácticamente imposible
practically perfect
almost perfect
prácticamente perfecto
Related Words
practice
Action of practicing or executing something.
práctica
practical
That which is useful and is used for real activities.
práctico
Slang Meanings
In colloquial slang, to express that something is very close to reality.
The place was practically full.
El lugar estaba prácticamente lleno.
Used to emphasize that almost a result was achieved.
I was practically dead tired after the party.
Estuve prácticamente muerto de cansancio después de la fiesta.