Spanish Conversation · Level 93
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Spanish word
práctico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɾaktiko/
Meaning
- adjectivepractical
Example
Es muy práctico llevar una botella de agua.
It's very practical to take a bottle of water.
More examples
Tengo un ejercicio práctico que puedes hacer en casa.
I have a practical exercise you can do at home.
Core concept
A useful everyday method or tool for getting things done.
Common phrases
conocimiento práctico
practical knowledge
habilidad práctica
practical skill
ejercicio práctico
practical exercise
Similar words
útil: Helpful when performing tasks or taking action.
económico: Low in cost or effort, keeping expense and burden minimal.
sencillo: Simple to understand and operate, with no unnecessary complications.
Definition in Spanish
Que sirve en la práctica para resolver necesidades concretas o facilitar tareas cotidianas.
Word origin
From Greek praktikos through Latin practicus into Spanish práctico, the word preserves the sense of being useful in practice.
Usage tips
- The written accent matters: práctico (with á) is the adjective meaning practical while practico (no accent) is the verb 'I practice'.
Other meanings
- convenientadjective
- hands-onadjective
Opposites
- teóricotheoreticaladjective
- imprácticoimpracticaladjective
Related words
- practicidadpracticalitynoun
- prácticamentepracticallyadverb