practical

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BrE /ˈpræktɪkl/ AmE /ˈpræktɪkəl/

adjective en → es

1 USEFUL [predicative adjective] A2

useful and suitable for a particular purpose or situation, especially when compared with something that is more expensive or complicated but less useful

práctico, útil, funcional

  • be practical about/for sth

Collocations a practical solution · practical advice

  • It's more practical to take a taxi.

    Es más práctico tomar un taxi.

2 REALISTIC [predicative adjective] B1

realistic and sensible, rather than idealistic or theoretical

práctico, realista, sensato

  • be practical about sth

Collocations a practical approach to a problem · practical considerations

  • She's very practical and down-to-earth.

    Ella es muy práctica y realista.

1 COURSE [predicative adjective] B2

(of a course) intended to teach people how to do something useful or practical, rather than about theory

práctico (de un curso)

  • be a practical course in sth

Collocations a practical course in carpentry · practical training

  • The college offers a range of practical courses.

    La universidad ofrece una variedad de cursos prácticos.

1 PERSON [predicative adjective] B2

(of a person) interested in doing things rather than just thinking or talking about them; preferring to do useful, practical things rather than more intellectual activities

práctico (de una persona)

  • be a practical person

Collocations a practical person · practical skills

  • She's very practical and likes to get things done.

    Ella es muy práctica y le gusta hacer las cosas.

1 COURSE [predicative adjective] B2

(of a course) intended to teach people how to do something useful or practical, rather than about theory

práctico (de un curso)

  • be a practical course in sth

Collocations a practical course in carpentry · practical training

  • The college offers a range of practical courses.

    La universidad ofrece una variedad de cursos prácticos.

1 PERSON [predicative adjective] B2

(of a person) interested in doing things rather than just thinking or talking about them; preferring to do useful, practical things rather than more intellectual activities

práctico (de una persona)

  • be a practical person

Collocations a practical person · practical skills

  • She's very practical and likes to get things done.

    Ella es muy práctica y le gusta hacer las cosas.

1 COURSE [predicative adjective] B2

(of a course) intended to teach people how to do something useful or practical, rather than about theory

práctico (de un curso)

  • be a practical course in sth

Collocations a practical course in carpentry · practical training

  • The college offers a range of practical courses.

    La universidad ofrece una variedad de cursos prácticos.

1 PERSON [predicative adjective] B2

(of a person) interested in doing things rather than just thinking or talking about them; preferring to do useful, practical things rather than more intellectual activities

práctico (de una persona)

  • be a practical person

Collocations a practical person · practical skills

  • She's very practical and likes to get things done.

    Ella es muy práctica y le gusta hacer las cosas.