práctica
/ˈpɾaɡtika/
The English phrase practice is translated into Spanish as práctica.
The word práctica is used as a noun to refer to the act of doing something repeatedly to improve a skill.
Which one should you use?
While práctica is the noun for the concept of practice, the verb practicar is used to describe the actual action of practicing.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, práctica requires feminine articles such as la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɾaɡtika/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse the noun práctica with the verb practicar. Remember that práctica is a thing you have or do, while practicar is the action itself.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are going to a musical or sports 'practice', people will call it el ensayo or el entrenamiento instead of using the word práctica.
- While práctica can mean 'practice', it is also the standard word for 'internship' or 'apprenticeship' in many professional contexts.
- In a professional setting, the phrase en la práctica is often used to mean 'in reality' or 'as a matter of fact', rather than just 'during the practice'.
Examples in context
- No pierdas la práctica.Don't get out of practice.This sentence shows how to use práctica to advise someone not to lose their skills.Tatoeba #2084618 by marcelostockle, translation #2084633 by marcelostockle
- Usted necesita más práctica.You need more practice.This sentence demonstrates how to express the need for more práctica.Tatoeba #7921174 by Seael, translation #7919632 by Hybrid
- ¿Cómo estuvo la práctica del coro?How was choir practice?This sentence shows how to ask about the quality of a choir's práctica.Tatoeba #7778036 by alejandra__, translation #3636310 by CK
- Como parte de este curso, tendremos práctica diaria en nuestro laboratorio de idiomas.As part of this course, we will have daily practice in our language lab.
- Por favor, complete los siguientes ejercicios prácticos antes de la próxima clase.Please complete the following practice exercises before the next class.
- ¡Vamos a practicar tocando la guitarra juntos!Let's practice playing the guitar together!
- Necesito entrenar mis habilidades de baloncesto antes del torneo.I need to practice my basketball skills before the tournament.
- La mejor manera de aprender es poner en práctica tus conocimientos.The best way to learn is to put your knowledge into practice.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about learning the piano.
- SofíaToco el piano, pero me falta práctica.I play the piano, but I lack practice.
- MateoPuedes venir a mi casa para practicar.You can come to my house to practice.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo. Necesito mucha práctica.Thanks, Mateo. I need a lot of practice.
- MateoNo te preocupes, mejorarás muy rápido.Don't worry, you will improve very quickly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry práctica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
