realistic

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BrE /ˈriːəlɪstɪk/ AmE /ˈriːəlɪstɪk/

adjective en → es

1 PRACTICAL [attributive, predicative] B1

practical and based on facts rather than ideas or hopes

práctico, realista

  • be realistic about something

Collocations realistic expectations · a realistic plan

  • It's important to be realistic about what you can achieve.

    Es importante ser realista sobre lo que puedes lograr.

2 IMAGINATION [attributive, predicative] B2

showing imagination and originality, but still based on facts or reality

creativo pero realista

  • be realistic about something

Collocations realistic imagination · a realistic approach to art

  • The film has a very realistic and imaginative storyline.

    La película tiene una trama muy realista y creativa.

3 ART [attributive] C1

showing the appearance of real things, people, or places in a way that is true to life

realista (en arte)

  • a realistic painting

Collocations realistic portrait · realistic depiction

  • The artist is known for his realistic paintings.

    El artista es conocido por sus pinturas realistas.