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práctico

prahk-tee-koh/ˈpɾaktiko/

practical

Also: handy, down-to-earth
A sturdy multi-tool with various useful attachments like a screwdriver and a small blade, lying on a wooden workbench.

📝 In Action

Necesito un coche que sea más práctico para la ciudad.

A2

I need a car that is more practical for the city.

Ella es una persona muy práctica y no pierde el tiempo.

B1

She is a very practical person and doesn't waste time.

Este estante es muy práctico para organizar mis libros.

A2

This shelf is very handy for organizing my books.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • útil (useful)
  • funcional (functional)

Antonyms

  • teórico (theoretical)
  • inútil (useless)

Common Collocations

  • sentido práctico – common sense / practical sense
  • caso práctico – case study / practical example

maritime pilot

Also: harbor pilot
NounmC1formal
A person in a professional maritime uniform standing on the deck of a large ship, looking through binoculars toward the horizon.

📝 In Action

El práctico del puerto subió a bordo para guiar el crucero.

C1

The harbor pilot came aboard to guide the cruise ship.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "práctico" in Spanish:

harbor pilot→maritime pilot→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: práctico

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'práctico' to mean 'useful'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
practicar(to practice) — Verb
la práctica(practice / internship) — Noun
prácticamente(practically / almost) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
tácticodidáctico
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'praktikos', which means 'fit for action' or 'active'. It passed through Latin as 'practicus' before becoming Spanish.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: practicalFrench: pratique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'práctico' the same as 'practico'?

No. 'Práctico' (with an accent) means 'practical'. 'Practico' (no accent) means 'I practice' (from the verb practicar).

Does it have a feminine form?

Yes. When describing feminine nouns, it becomes 'práctica'. For example: 'una solución práctica'.