practically

used to say that something is almost true or complete, but not quite

casi, prácticamente

• practically + adj

Collocations practically perfect · practically impossible

• It's practically a waste of time.

  Es casi una pérdida de tiempo.

used to say what happens in reality, not just in theory or according to rules

en la práctica, en realidad

• practically + adj

Collocations in practice · theoretically vs practically

• In practice, it's much harder than in theory.

  En la práctica, es mucho más difícil que en teoría.

used to emphasize that something is true or real

realmente, verdaderamente

• practically + adj

Collocations practically everyone · practically all the time

• Practically everyone knows about it.

  Casi todo el mundo lo sabe.

used to say that something works or functions in a way similar to another thing

efectivamente, en realidad

• practically + adj

Collocations practically identical · practically the same

• The two systems are practically identical.

  Los dos sistemas son prácticamente idénticos.

used to say that something is so close to being true or real, it seems like it actually is

como si

• practically + adj

Collocations practically as if · practically the same thing

• It's practically like he was there.

  Es como si él estuviera allí.

used to say that something is almost complete or finished

casi, prácticamente

• practically + adj

Collocations practically done · practically ready

• The project is practically finished.

  El proyecto está prácticamente terminado.

used to emphasize that something is true or real, often contradicting a previous statement

realmente, en realidad

• practically + adj

Collocations practically speaking · in practice

• Practically speaking, it's not possible.

  En realidad, no es posible.

used to say that something works or functions in a way similar to another thing

efectivamente, en realidad

• practically + adj

Collocations practically the same as · practically identical

• It's practically the same as having a car.

  Es prácticamente lo mismo que tener un coche.