Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
practicar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾaktiˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpractice
Example
Debes practicar todos los días para mejorar.
You should practice every day to improve.
More examples
En clase, solemos practicar la pronunciación en grupo.
In class, we usually practice pronunciation as a group.
Core concept
Putting theory into hands-on exercises.
Common phrases
practicar la conversación
practice conversation
practicar con un compañero
practice with a partner
practicar todos los días
practice every day
Similar words
estudiar: Reads materials and studies concepts to deepen understanding.
repasar: Reviews previously learned material to refresh memory and strengthen recall.
ensayar: Rehearses a piece or scene in realistic runs to prepare for performance.
perfeccionar: Refines specific aspects of a skill through focused work to raise quality.
Definition in Spanish
Poner en práctica conocimientos o habilidades mediante ejercicios o ensayos.
Word origin
Formed from the noun práctica plus the verb-forming suffix -ar, ultimately tracing back to Latin practicare 'to carry out' which gave the sense of putting learning into action.
Usage tips
- When the focus is on actually applying a method in a situation, Spanish often prefers poner en práctica while practicar usually describes drills, training, or skill work.