Práctica (en. Practice)

/ˈpɾaktika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of putting knowledge or skill into practice.
The practice of a sport improves performance.
La práctica de un deporte mejora el rendimiento.
Exercise that is done to learn or improve something.
We attended several piano practices.
Asistimos a varias prácticas de piano.
Custom or habitual way of acting.
It is a common practice in many cultures.
Es una práctica común en muchas culturas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'practicus', which means 'skilled, that can be done'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

practice makes perfect
Repetition and experience lead to perfection.
práctica hace al maestro
to be in practice
To have a relationship, usually friendly and without commitment, that favors comfort.
ser de práctica

Related Words

to practice
To carry out an activity in order to improve in it.
practicar
practitioner
A person who is dedicated to doing practices, especially in the field of medicine or teaching.
practicante

Slang Meanings

To be in practice
To be in practice means that you are in a learning stage.
Estar en práctica significa que estás en una etapa de aprendizaje.
To give it a try
To give it a try means to attempt to do something in real life.
Echar una práctica de algo significa intentar hacerlo en la vida real.