practical

• Relacionado con la experiencia real o el uso, más que con la teoría; adecuado para un propósito determinado.

Relating to actual experience or use rather than theory; suitable for a particular purpose.

1. Relating to real experienceB1formal

   Involving or based on actual experience or use, rather than theory.

   práctico

   • The course includes both theoretical and practical components.
   • She has a lot of practical experience in engineering.
   • We need a practical solution to this problem.

   Sinónimosappliedempiricalexperientialfunctionalhands-onpragmaticrealistic

   Antónimosabstractacademicidealisticspeculativetheoretical

2. Sensible and realisticB1formal

   Suitable for achieving a particular purpose in a sensible way.

   práctico, sensato y realista

   • It's not practical to drive in this heavy traffic.
   • He gave me some very practical advice about saving money.
   • A practical person always thinks about the consequences.

   Sinónimosdown-to-earthlogicalpragmaticrationalrealisticreasonablesensible

   Antónimosidealisticimpracticaltheoreticalunrealisticvisionary

3. B1formal

   Designed to be useful or functional rather than attractive.

   práctico (útil o funcional)

   • This jacket is both stylish and practical.
   • The furniture is very practical for a small apartment.
   • She chose a practical bag that can hold all her books.

   Sinónimosfunctionalhandypragmaticsensibleserviceableusefulutilitarianworkable

   Antónimosdecorativeimpracticalnonfunctionalornamentaltheoreticaluseless