theoretical

BrE /θɪˈɒrətɪkl/ AmE /θiːˈɔːrətɪk(ə)l/

adjective en → es

1 IDEA B2

relating to ideas and theories rather than practical matters

teórico, puramente conceptual

Collocations theoretical knowledge · theoretical discussion

  • The theoretical aspects of the project are well understood.

    Los aspectos teóricos del proyecto están bien comprendidos.

2 SCIENCE B2

relating to or based on scientific theory rather than practical application

científico, puramente teórico

Collocations theoretical physics · theoretical chemistry

  • The theoretical basis of the experiment is sound.

    La base teórica del experimento es sólida.

3 HYPOTHETICAL C1

based on a situation that may happen in the future but has not happened yet

hipotético, supuesto

Collocations theoretical possibility · theoretical scenario

  • There is a theoretical possibility that the project could fail.

    Existe una posibilidad hipotética de que el proyecto pueda fracasar.