práctico
/ˈpɾaɡtiko/
The English word practical is translated into Spanish as práctico.
The word is used to describe something based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
Meaning: based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form práctica for feminine nouns, and the masculine plural form prácticos for masculine plural nouns. For feminine plural nouns, use prácticas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɾaɡtiko/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, un práctico can refer to a maritime pilot who guides ships into a harbor. This is a specialized professional title derived from the word's root of 'doing' or 'practicing' navigation.
- In Spanish, the word práctica is not just an adjective but also a noun meaning 'internship' or 'practicum'. Students often refer to their first professional experience as las prácticas.
- The word práctico is a cognate of the English 'practice', both descending from the Greek word πρᾱσσω, which originally meant 'to do' or 'to act'.
Examples in context
- Así es mucho más práctico.It's much more practical this way.This sentence shows how to use práctico to describe a way of doing things.Tatoeba #12987778 by Alejandr0, translation #10502005 by sundown
- Es práctico tener un portátil.It's practical to have a laptop.This sentence shows how to use práctico regarding the utility of having a laptop.Tatoeba #1492608 by Shishir, translation #1887 by Swift
- Tom es muy práctico, ¿no es así?Tom is very practical, isn't he?This sentence shows how to use práctico to describe a person's character.Tatoeba #4958610 by cueyayotl, translation #3416975 by CK
- El diseño de este coche es práctico y funcionalThe design of this car is practical and functional
- La cocina de esta casa es funcional y espaciosaThe kitchen in this house is functional and spacious
- María es muy apañada, siempre encuentra soluciones ingeniosasMaría is very resourceful, she always finds clever solutions
- Este libro de cocina es muy práctico para principiantesThis cookbook is very practical for beginners
- Tienes que llevar zapatos cómodos y funcionales para la caminataYou need to wear comfortable and practical shoes for the hike
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing how to organize their move to a new house.
- AlejandroNecesitamos un plan más práctico para la mudanza.We need a more practical plan for the move.
- MaríaTienes razón, Alejandro. Demasiado tiempo planeando.You're right, Alejandro. Too much time planning.
- AlejandroBusquemos una solución que sea realmente práctico.Let's look for a solution that is truly practical.
- MaríaDe acuerdo, empecemos a empacar ahora mismo.Agreed, let's start packing right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “practical” translations and entries práctico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries práctico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
