Spanish word

drástico

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɾastiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivedrastic

Example

Tomaron una decisión drástica.

They made a drastic decision.

Illustration for drástico (drastic)

More examples

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

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

Core concept

A sudden flood carving a new river channel.

Common phrases

  • decisión drástica

    bold decision

  • intervención drástica

    drastic intervention

  • ajuste drástico

    drastic adjustment

Similar words

radical: Calls for root-level change aimed at transforming fundamentals.
profundo: Penetrates to deep levels, producing thorough internal change.
fuerte: Exhibits powerful, unmistakable force or effectiveness.
extremo: Represents an exceedingly severe or extreme state or measure.

Definition in Spanish

Que implica un cambio fuerte y profundo, realizado con decisión; suele aplicarse a medidas, decisiones o transformaciones.

Word origin

Drástico comes via Latin drasticus from Greek δραστικός (drastikós) meaning 'active, effective' and related to the verb δράω 'to do'.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • dramaticadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • drásticamentedrasticallyadverb

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