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práctico

/prahk-tee-koh/

practical

A sturdy multi-tool with various useful attachments like a screwdriver and a small blade, lying on a wooden workbench.

A multi-tool is a practical object because it is useful and effective in real situations.

práctico(adjective)

mA2

practical

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useful and effective in real situations

Also:

handy

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convenient or easy to use

,

down-to-earth

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describing a person who focuses on reality

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Matching

This word changes its ending to match what you are describing. Use 'práctico' for masculine things (el regalo práctico) and 'práctica' for feminine things (la solución práctica).

❌ Common Pitfalls

The Accent Mark

Mistake: "Using 'practico' instead of 'práctico'."

Correction: Use the accent on the 'á' when you mean 'practical'. Without the accent, 'practico' means 'I practice'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Practical People

When describing a person as 'práctico', you are complimenting their ability to find simple, effective solutions rather than overthinking.

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

A 'práctico' is a maritime pilot who guides ships through difficult waters.

práctico(noun)

mC1

maritime pilot

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a person who guides ships through dangerous or congested waters

Also:

harbor pilot

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someone who helps ships dock in a port

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Professional Noun

Even though this word looks like an adjective, when used with 'el', it refers to a professional person (a 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

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'.