practically

quasi, praticamente

Indica che si è molto vicini a una quantità, una condizione o un risultato, senza raggiungerli completamente.

In inglese semplice: Almost, but not quite.

• The room is practically empty.
• We meet practically every day.
• She has practically finished her homework.

Sinonimi: almost, nearly, virtually

Espressioni comuni: practically every day, practically nothing, practically impossible, practically all

in pratica, concretamente

Considerando ciò che è utile o si può davvero fare nelle situazioni reali.

In inglese semplice: In a way that concerns real situations, useful action, or what can actually be done.

• We need to think practically.
• The course teaches you to apply knowledge practically.
• Practically speaking, we cannot afford another car.

Sinonimi: in practical terms

Contrari: theoretically

Espressioni comuni: practically speaking, practically useful, think practically

di fatto, in pratica

Per gli effetti concreti, anche se ufficialmente o in senso stretto non è così.

In inglese semplice: In actual effect, even if something is not officially or technically true.

• She is practically the manager.
• He practically runs the company, although his sister owns it.
• The land is practically theirs, though the legal agreement remains unsigned.

Sinonimi: effectively, in effect, in practice

Espressioni comuni: practically the owner, practically in charge