Spanish Conversation · Level 91
59 words
Spanish word
realista
Pronunciation
IPA/reaˈlista/
Meaning
- adjectiverealistic
Example
Sé realista con tu presupuesto.
Be realistic about your budget.
More examples
Su visión realista del proyecto evitó problemas.
His realistic view of the project prevented problems.
Core concept
A fact-based assessment that adjusts expectations and plans to observable facts.
Common phrases
ser realista
be realistic
visión realista
realistic view
actitud realista
realistic attitude
Similar words
sensato: Makes reasonable, evidence-based judgments focused on logic and feasibility.
pragmático: Focuses on real constraints and likely outcomes to reach workable solutions.
práctico: Chooses options that are simple, convenient, and easy to use.
prudente: Prioritizes safety and loss avoidance when deciding or acting.
Definition in Spanish
Que evalúa situaciones según hechos concretos y ajusta expectativas o planes a esos hechos.
Word origin
From Latin realis 'pertaining to things' plus the suffix -ista that originally formed 'realist' and extended to an adjective meaning practical and fact-oriented.
Usage tips
- Saying 'sé realista' to someone can sound blunt in Spanish, so speakers often soften the remark or frame it as a practical suggestion.