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feminine

/ˈpɾaktika/

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Translation

practice, training

Word origin

From Latin practica, from Greek praktike ('practical, concerned with action'), from prassein ('to do, to act'). The same root gives English 'practical' and 'practice'.

Origin
Greek
Root
praktike
English cognates
practical, practice

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralprácticas

Examples

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Practice makes perfect.

¿ ?

How many hours of practice do you need?

diaria .

With daily practice you will improve quickly.

¡ , !

The theory is easy, but the practice is hard!

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The students have their training at the hospital.

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This word is part of lesson 42.