English–Spanish

“practical” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɾaktiko/

Example

Es muy práctico llevar una botella de agua.

It's very practical to take a bottle of water.

Illustration for práctico (practical)

How to say “practical” in Spanish

“Practical” in Spanish is práctico.

A useful everyday method or tool for getting things done.

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

Example sentences with práctico

Tengo un ejercicio práctico que puedes hacer en casa.

I have a practical exercise you can do at home.

Tips for using práctico

  • The written accent matters: práctico (with á) is the adjective meaning practical while practico (no accent) is the verb 'I practice'.

Other Spanish words for “practical”

Prefiero soluciones pragmáticas que teorías complicadas.

I prefer practical solutions to complicated theories.

Esta lámpara es utilitaria y sencilla.

This lamp is practical and simple.

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