realistically

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈæləstɪkliː/ AmE /riːˈæləstɪkli/

adverb en → es

1 PRACTICALITY B2

in a way that is based on the facts of a situation and not just hopes or wishes

de manera práctica, con realismo

  • [adverb + infinitive]
  • [adverb + clause]

Collocations realistically assess the situation · realistically set goals

  • We need to look at this realistically.

    Necesitamos mirar esto de manera práctica.

2 EXPECTATION B1

in a way that takes into account the facts of a situation and not just hopes or wishes

con realismo, con los pies en la tierra

  • [adverb + infinitive]
  • [adverb + clause]

Collocations realistically expect something to happen · realistically evaluate the chances

  • It's unrealistic to expect a quick solution.

    Es irrealista esperar una solución rápida.