realista
/reaˈlista/
The English word realistic is translated into Spanish as realista. Wiktionary also lists realístico.
Meaning: relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| realista | /reaˈlista/ |
| realístico | /reaˈlistiko/ |
Both realista and realístico relate to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.
How does it change in a sentence?
realista is an invariable adjective, meaning it remains the same whether it is describing a masculine or feminine noun. To form the plural, add -s to create realistas.
How do you pronounce it?
/reaˈlista/
When do people say it?
If you want to express being realistic in an informal way, you can use the expression Con los pies en la tierra, which literally means having feet on the ground.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, the word realista can refer to a political supporter of a monarchy rather than someone who is practical.
- In Spanish art history, Realismo refers to a specific 19th-century movement that focused on the everyday lives of the working class rather than idealized scenes.
- While the expression con los pies en la tierra means being realistic, using it in a professional setting can sometimes imply that a person lacks imagination or ambition.
Examples in context
- Soy un hombre realista.I'm a realistic person.This sentence shows how to use realista to describe a person.Tatoeba #1082863 by hayastan, translation #1084632 by CK
- Es un plan más realista.It's a more realistic plan.This sentence shows how to use realista to describe a plan.Tatoeba #1601086 by teskmon, translation #49931 by CM
- Solo estoy siendo realista.I'm just being realistic.This sentence shows how to use realista to describe a current state of being.Tatoeba #2667295 by teskmon, translation #2545375 by CK
- Es importante tener una expectativa realistaIt is important to have a realistic expectation
- Es necesario tomar una decisión racional y realistaIt is necessary to make a rational and realistic decision
- Necesitamos adoptar un enfoque pragmático y realista para resolver este problemaWe need to take a pragmatic and realistic approach to solving this problem
- Ella tiene los pies en la tierra, siempre apegada a la realidadShe is down to earth, always grounded in reality
- Debemos ser optimistas, pero siempre con los pies en la tierraWe should be optimistic, but always realistic
- Esta novela es muy realistaThis novel is very realistic
- La película muestra una visión realista de la sociedadThe movie portrays a realistic vision of society
- Es esencial establecer metas alcanzablesIt is essential to set achievable goals
- Debemos ser realistas y resolver los problemas paso a pasoWe must be realistic and solve problems step by step
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing a painting in a gallery.
- MaríaMira este cuadro, es muy realista.Look at this painting, it is very realistic.
- MateoTienes razón, parece una fotografía.You are right, it looks like a photograph.
- MaríaMe gusta que sea tan realista.I like that it is so realistic.
- MateoEl artista tiene mucho talento.The artist has a lot of talent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “realistic” translations and entries realista, realístico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
