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practically

[/ˈpræktɪkli/]
adverb
praticamente
1. in a way that is almost; nearly; virtually
The project is practically complete.
O projeto está praticamente completo.
2. in a practical or realistic manner; in terms of actual effect or practice rather than theory
Practically speaking, we need more funding.
Falando de forma prática, precisamos de mais financiamento.
3. in a sensible and realistic way based on actual circumstances
You need to think practically about this problem.
Você precisa pensar de forma prática sobre este problema.
Synonyms
virtuallynearlyalmostessentiallyrealisticallypragmatically
Antonyms
theoreticallyideallyimpractically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
praticamente
most common usage across all regions
São Paulo
praticamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
praticamente
standard usage
Portugal
praticamente
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

practically speaking
practically impossible
practically a done deal
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