Practican (en. They practice)

/pɾak.ti.kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To execute an activity or exercise regularly.
Students practice every day to improve.
Los estudiantes practican todos los días para mejorar.
To carry out a technique or skill.
She practices yoga every morning.
Ella practica yoga cada mañana.
To repeat something in order to learn or improve.
They practice the language to speak it fluently.
Practican el idioma para hablarlo con fluidez.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'practicar', which comes from the Latin 'practicare', meaning to do something in practice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to practice a sport
To engage in physical activities or competitions in a specific sport.
practicar un deporte
to practice patience
To exercise the ability to wait or tolerate without frustration.
practicar la paciencia
to practice a religion
To perform acts or rituals of a spiritual belief.
practicar una religión

Related Words

practitioner
A person who regularly engages in a certain activity, especially in a professional context.
practicante
practice
Exercise or application of knowledge or skill.
práctica
to practice
To carry out or execute an activity in order to improve.
practicar

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use of practice in a less formal context.
That band practiced in the garage every Friday.
Esa banda practicaba en el garage todos los viernes.
Practice as an excuse to socialize.
We're going to practice, but I really just want to see you.
Vamos a practicar, pero en realidad solo quiero verte.