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realistic
[/riːˈælɪstɪk/]
adjective
realista
1.
Accepting a situation as it is and dealing with it in a practical way; based on what is real rather than imagined
We need to be realistic about the project timeline.
Precisamos ser realistas sobre o cronograma do projeto.
2.
Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life
The painting has a realistic depiction of nature.
A pintura tem uma representação realista da natureza.
3.
Likely to happen or succeed; feasible
Is it realistic to expect a promotion this year?
É realista esperar uma promoção este ano?
NYC Slang
keeping it real
Synonyms
practical
pragmatic
sensible
down-to-earth
lifelike
true-to-life
Antonyms
idealistic
unrealistic
fanciful
impractical
utopian
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
realista
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
realista
Standard usage; may emphasize practicality in context
São Paulo
realista
Standard usage; commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
realista
Standard usage; same meaning as in Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
be realistic about something
realistic expectations
take a realistic approach
realistic assessment
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