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“drastic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɾastiko/

Example

Tomaron una decisión drástica.

They made a drastic decision.

Illustration for drástico (drastic)

How to say “drastic” in Spanish

“Drastic” in Spanish is drástico.

A sudden flood carving a new river channel.

Full entry for drástico: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with drástico

¿No sería mejor un cambio drástico que posponer más la solución?

Wouldn't a drastic change be better than postponing the solution further?

Tips for using drástico

  • The collocation medidas drásticas signals decisive, often last-resort actions, and speakers sometimes prefer medidas firmes to soften the tone.

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