Realistas (en. Realists)

/re.a.'lis.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People or individuals who advocate for a pragmatic view of life.
Realists see the world as it is, without illusions.
Los realistas ven el mundo tal como es, sin ilusiones.
In the context of art, those who accurately represent reality.
Realist painters captured everyday life in their works.
Los pintores realistas capturaban la vida cotidiana en sus obras.

Etymology

From the Latin 'realista', which refers to what is real and concrete.

Common Phrases and Expressions

realists in power
Expression that indicates the need for people with a practical vision in leadership.
realistas al poder
to be realistic
It means to act or think in a logical and objective manner.
ser realista
in a realistic world
Phrase that implies living in a reality without idealisms.
en un mundo realista

Related Words

realism
Artistic movement that seeks to represent reality accurately.
realismo
reality
The totality of what exists, whether material or not.
realidad
realist
Adj. that refers to someone who sees things realistically.
realista

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to someone who is very serious and practical.
That girl is so realistic, she never gets carried away by fantasies.
Esa chica es tan realista, nunca se deja llevar por las fantasías.
It refers to a critical and straightforward approach in conversations.
In this talk, everyone is realistic and tells things as they are.
En esta charla, todos son realistas y dicen las cosas como son.