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    Práctico (en. Practical)

    /ˈpɾaktiko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has utility or application in real life.
    The course is very practical for learning to cook.
    El curso es muy práctico para aprender a cocinar.
    That focuses on action more than theory.
    I prefer a practical approach to teaching.
    Prefiero un enfoque práctico en la enseñanza.
    That can be put into practice immediately.
    It was a very practical piece of advice that I could use right away.
    Fue un consejo muy práctico que pude usar de inmediato.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'praktikos', which means 'effective' or 'useful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    more practical than theoretical
    It refers to an approach that is based more on experience than on theory.
    más práctico que teórico
    practical solution
    An answer or resolution that is effective and applicable in real situations.
    solución práctica
    to do something practical
    To carry out an action that has direct utility or application.
    hacer algo práctico

    Related Words

    practice
    Exercise or application of knowledge or skill.
    práctica
    practitioner
    A person who carries out a practice or professional activity.
    practicante
    practicality
    Quality of being practical.
    practicidad

    Slang Meanings

    Use of the word in informal context to refer to something that is convenient.
    That strategy is pure practicality.
    Esa estrategia es pura práctica.
    It is used in workplaces to describe something that is easy to implement.
    This work method is very practical.
    Este método de trabajo es muy práctico.