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drástico

DRAS-tee-koh/ˈdɾastiko/

“drástico” means “drastic” in Spanish (extreme or severe).

drastic

Also: radical, extreme
A single leaf falling from a tree that has suddenly lost all its other leaves in a storm.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos un cambio drástico en nuestra rutina.

A2

We need a drastic change in our routine.

El gobierno tomó medidas drásticas para frenar la crisis.

B1

The government took drastic measures to stop the crisis.

Hubo una reducción drástica en el precio de los vuelos.

B2

There was a drastic reduction in the price of flights.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • medidas drásticas – drastic measures
  • cambio drástico – drastic change
  • solución drástica – drastic solution

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: drástico

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'a drastic decision'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
drásticamente(drastically) — Adverb
drasticidad(drasticness) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
fantásticoelásticoplástico
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'drastikos,' which means 'active' or 'effective.' It passed through Latin before becoming the Spanish and English words we use today.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: drasticFrench: drastiqueItalian: drastico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'drástico' for positive things?

Yes! While it sounds intense, you can have a 'drastic improvement' (una mejora drástica) in your health or grades.

Is 'drástico' more formal than 'extremo'?

They are similar, but 'drástico' is often used when talking about actions, rules, or changes specifically.

How do I make it plural?

Simply add an 's'. Use 'drásticos' for masculine plural things and 'drásticas' for feminine plural things.