Práctico (en. Practical)

/ˈpɾaktiko/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That is suitable or useful for carrying out a task.
The practical approach of the course made it more interesting.
El enfoque práctico del curso lo hizo más interesante.
That is based on experience or reality, as opposed to theory.
I need practical advice to solve this problem.
Necesito consejos prácticos para resolver este problema.
That can be applied or used effectively.
The manual offers practical solutions for everyday life.
El manual ofrece soluciones prácticas para el día a día.

Etymology

From the Greek 'praktikos', which means 'related to action or practice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

practical and useful
That is valuable and can be employed in real situations.
práctico y útil
in practice
Applying what has been learned in real situations.
en la práctica
to have a practical approach
Prioritizing solutions and actions over theories.
tener un enfoque práctico

Related Words

practicality
Quality of being practical or useful in daily life.
practicidad
to practice
To execute or do something repeatedly to improve at it.
practicar
practitioner
A person who is in the phase of applying what they have learned in their profession.
practicante

Slang Meanings

Something that can be put into practice immediately.
This advice is very practical, I can do it today.
Este consejo es muy práctico, lo puedo hacer hoy.
Referring to a person who is good at solving problems.
My friend is very practical; he always knows what to do in emergencies.
Mi amigo es muy práctico, siempre sabe qué hacer en emergencias.