How to Say "realistic" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “realistic” is “realista” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
having a practical view of life
Examples
Tienes que ser realista; no podemos comprar ese coche ahora.
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.
She is very down-to-earth and always has her feet on the ground.
One Form for Everyone
Even though many Spanish words change to end in 'o' or 'a' based on gender, 'realista' stays exactly the same for both men and women.
Avoid 'Realisto'
Mistake: “Soy un hombre muy realisto.”
Correction: Soy un hombre muy realista. Words ending in -ista never change to -isto for men.
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