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realista

reh-ah-LEES-tahre.aˈlis.ta

realistic

Also: down-to-earth, achievable
Adjectivem or fB1
A person packing a sturdy backpack with a water bottle and a map for a hike.

📝 In Action

Tienes que ser realista; no podemos comprar ese coche ahora.

B1

You have to be realistic; we can't buy that car right now.

Ella es muy realista y siempre tiene los pies en la tierra.

B1

She is very down-to-earth and always has her feet on the ground.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sensato (sensible)
  • práctico (practical)

Antonyms

  • idealista (idealistic)
  • soñador (dreamer)

Common Collocations

  • ser realista – to be realistic
  • objetivo realista – realistic goal

realist

Also: lifelike
Adjectivem or fB2
A detailed drawing of a simple piece of fruit showing every bruise and texture.

📝 In Action

Velázquez fue uno de los pintores más realistas de su época.

B2

Velázquez was one of the most realist painters of his time.

La novela describe la ciudad de una forma muy realista.

B2

The novel describes the city in a very lifelike way.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fiel (faithful/accurate)
  • naturalista (naturalistic)

Antonyms

royalist

Also: monarchist
Adjectivem or fC1formal
A golden crown resting on a velvet cushion inside a palace room.

📝 In Action

El ejército realista defendía los intereses de la corona española.

C1

The royalist army defended the interests of the Spanish crown.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • monárquico (monarchist)

Antonyms

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Quick Quiz: realista

Question 1 of 2

If you are reading about the Spanish Civil War and see 'el bando realista', what does it mean?

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📚 Etymology▼

This word actually has two different paths. One comes from 'real' (meaning reality), based on the Latin word 'realis'. The other comes from 'real' (meaning royal), from the Latin 'regalis'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: realistFrench: réaliste

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'realista' the same as 'real'?

No. 'Real' means 'real' or 'royal'. 'Realista' describes a person's attitude (practical) or a specific movement (realist art/royalist politics).

Can I use 'realista' for a movie that looks real?

Yes! If the special effects or the story feel very true to life, you can describe the movie as 'muy realista'.