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pragmaticamente

[prag-mà-ti-ca-MEN-te]
adverb
pragmatically
1. In a way that is concerned with practical consequences or useful results rather than theory or ideals
We need to think pragmatically about this problem and find a realistic solution.
Precisamos pensar pragmaticamente sobre este problema e encontrar uma solução realista.
2. Based on practical experience and observation rather than theory
Pragmatically speaking, the cheapest option is not always the best.
Pragmaticamente falando, a opção mais barata nem sempre é a melhor.
3. In a manner that deals with things in a realistic and practical way
The company pragmatically decided to invest in new technology.
A empresa pragmaticamente decidiu investir em nova tecnologia.
Synonyms
praticamenterealisticamenteobjetivamenteconcretamente
Antonyms
idealisticamenteteoricamenteabstratamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pragmaticamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
pragmaticamente
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

pragmaticamente falando - pragmatically speaking
do ponto de vista pragmático - from a pragmatic perspective
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