Realista (en. Realistic)
/re.aˈlis.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has a practical view of life.
He is a realist who does not get carried away by dreams.
Es un realista que no se deja llevar por sueños.
An artist or writer who follows realism.
The realist in his work showed everyday life in great detail.
El realista en su obra mostró la vida cotidiana con gran detalle.
adjective
One who adheres to reality.
His realistic approach to politics is highly appreciated.
Su enfoque realista en la política es muy apreciado.
One who describes things faithfully to reality.
The film is realistic in its way of addressing social conflicts.
La película es realista en su manera de abordar los conflictos sociales.
Etymology
From French 'réaliste', which comes from 'réel', meaning 'real'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
see things as they are
Accepting reality as it presents itself.
ver las cosas como son
be realistic
Acting according to what is possible or probable.
ser realista
Related Words
realism
Artistic or philosophical movement that focuses on the faithful representation of reality.
realismo
reality
State of things as they exist.
realidad
pragmatism
Approach that considers practical consequences as the criterion of truth.
pragmatismo
Slang Meanings
Realist as a derogatory way to point out someone who focuses only on the negative.
You always say everything is bad, you are a pessimistic realist.
Siempre dices que todo es malo, eres un realista pesimista.
Used to refer to a friend who is not deceived by illusions.
With him, there are no deceptions; he is a realist who always tells the truth.
Con él no hay engaños, es un realista que siempre dice la verdad.