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    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.