practical

ˈpræktɪkəl
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Translation of practical from English into Spanish,

Adjective

1.

real-world

based on practice or action, not theory
  • Her practical approach solved the problem quickly.Su enfoque práctico resolvió el problema rápidamente.
2.

utility

useful and works well in real situations
  • This is a practical solution to the problem.Esta es una solución práctica al problema.

Noun

1.

real life

application or use of knowledge or skills
  • The course offers a good balance of theory and practical..El curso ofrece un buen equilibrio entre teoría y práctica
2.

education

UK
exam section where students perform hands on tasks
UK
  • The chemistry practical was challenging.El examen práctico de química fue desafiante.
3.

lesson

UK
lesson involving hands-on activities
UK
  • We have a practical in the lab today.Hoy tenemos una práctica en el laboratorio.
4.

theater

TECH.
functional prop in theater
TECH.
práctico mutilería funcional elemento escénico m
  • The lamp on stage is a practical.La lámpara en el escenario es un práctico.
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Expressions with practical: examples in English and translations in Spanish

a efectos prácticos
For all practical purposes, the project is complete.
ejemplo ilustrativo
caso real
He used a practical example to show how the software works.
experiencia práctica
conocimiento práctico
She has practical experience in managing teams.
broma pesada
broma práctica
He played a practical joke on his friend at the party.
habilidades prácticas
Cooking and sewing are practical skills.
prueba práctica
The driving license includes a written exam and a practical test.

Synonyms and analogies of practical in English

Examples of practical in a sentence

  • The manual offers practical advice for beginners.
  • She bought a practical coat for rainy commutes.
  • Those practical tips improved our daily workflow.
  • Students must complete a practical to pass the course.
  • The workshop includes a practical to test your skills.
  • The biology practical required careful observation.

Translations of "practical" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
prácticoadj.

I love her riding hat; it looks stylish and practical.

Me encanta su casco de equitación; se ve elegante y práctico.

concretoadj.

It is a practical commitment undertaken with strength, passion and tenacity.

Un compromiso concreto llevado a cabo con fuerza, pasión y tenacidad.

funcionaladj.

The studio itself is bright and classy, practical and cosy.

El estudio en sí es brillante y elegante, funcional y agradable.

útiladj.

A diagram is a practical memory device for summarizing complex information.

Un diagrama es un recurso útil para resumir información compleja.

pragmáticoadj.

On the contrary, it emerged as the product of practical agreements.

Al contrario, fue el fruto de un acuerdo pragmático.

practicableadj.

Nor would such a rule be either practical or desirable de lege ferenda.

Tampoco una norma de esa naturaleza sería practicable o deseable de lege ferenda.

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Other translations for practical:

  • factibleadj.
  • realistaadj.
  • aplicadopp.

practical: Examples and translations in context

Her gathered tote bag was spacious and practical for daily errands.

Su bolso con pliegues era espacioso y práctico para los recados diarios.

The tan backpack was both practical and trendy for school use.

La mochila color canela era práctica y moderna para el uso escolar.

This solution makes sense on every level, practical and theoretical.

Esta solución tiene sentido en todos los aspectos, práctico y teórico.

She joined an accounting firm after graduating to gain practical experience.

Se unió a una firma contable después de graduarse para ganar experiencia práctica.

Their decision is grounded in years of practical experience in the field.

Su decisión se basa en años de experiencia práctica en el campo.

He chose the lesser option because it seemed safer and more practical.

Optó por la alternativa más modesta porque parecía más segura y práctica.

Many students seek a traineeship to gain practical experience alongside their studies.

Muchos estudiantes buscan unas prácticas para obtener experiencia práctica junto a sus estudios.

This project is too academic; we need a more practical approach.

Este proyecto es demasiado teórico; necesitamos un enfoque más práctico.

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