Kilo Lingo

/ˈpɾaktiko/

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Translation

practical, handy

Word origin

From Latin practicus, from Greek praktikos ('fit for action'), from prattein ('to do, to act'). The same root gives English 'practice' and 'practical'.

Origin
Greek
Root
praktikos
English cognates
practice, practical

Grammar

Femininepractica
Masc pluralpracticos
Fem pluralpracticas

Examples

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This bag is very practical for travelling.

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We need a practical and quick solution.

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She is a very practical person.

¡ !

What a handy idea you have had!

combina .

The course combines theory with practical exercises.

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