1. Hands-on learning activity or assignment where students apply theoretical knowledge through direct experience or experimentation
The chemistry students completed a practical work on acid-base reactions.
Os alunos de química completaram um trabalho prático sobre reações ácido-base.
2. A laboratory exercise or field work component of an academic course
Practical work is essential in nursing education.
O trabalho prático é essencial na educação de enfermagem.
3. Manual or applied work as opposed to theoretical study
He prefers practical work to desk jobs.
Ele prefere trabalho prático a trabalhos de escritório.