How to Say "practically" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “practically” is “prácticamente” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Después de tres horas, el debate estaba prácticamente terminado.
After three hours, the debate was practically finished.
La nueva ley es prácticamente idéntica a la anterior.
The new law is virtually identical to the previous one.
Prácticamente toda la población asistió al evento.
Practically the entire population attended the event.
The -mente Adverb Pattern
This word is formed by adding the suffix '-mente' to the feminine form of the adjective (práctica). This is the easiest way to turn most Spanish adjectives into adverbs (words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs).
Confusing 'Practically' and 'In Practice'
Mistake: “Using 'de forma práctica' when you mean 'almost entirely.'”
Correction: Use 'prácticamente' for the meaning of 'almost' or 'virtually.' If you mean 'in a practical manner,' you might use 'de forma práctica' or 'con sentido práctico.'
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