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realistic things

[rɪˈælɪstɪk θɪŋz]
noun phrase
coisas realistas
1. Objects, ideas, or situations that are based on or concerned with what is real and practical rather than imaginary or theoretical
We need to focus on realistic things we can actually achieve this year.
Precisamos focar em coisas realistas que realmente podemos alcançar este ano.
2. Representations or depictions that accurately reflect reality
The artist painted realistic things from everyday life.
O artista pintou coisas realistas da vida cotidiana.
3. Practical or feasible matters as opposed to idealistic or impossible ones
Let's talk about realistic things rather than daydreaming.
Vamos falar sobre coisas realistas em vez de ficar sonhando acordado.
NYC Slang
keepin' it real
Synonyms
practical thingstangible thingsconcrete thingsfeasible thingsattainable things
Antonyms
unrealistic thingsimaginary thingsfantastical thingsimpossible thingstheoretical things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas realistas
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
coisas realistas / coisas práticas
May emphasize practical aspects
São Paulo
coisas realistas / coisas concretas
Often used in business contexts
Portugal
coisas realistas
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it real
down to earth
feet on the ground
face reality
come down to earth
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