práticos

Práticos is the plural masculine form of the Portuguese adjective prático. The feminine plural is práticas, and the singular forms are prático (masculine) and prática (feminine). The term describes things, methods, or people that are practical, useful, or oriented toward concrete results. It can refer to hands-on approaches, efficient solutions, or actions that work well in practice rather than in theory.

In usage, prático connotes functionality and usefulness. Phrases such as soluções práticas, atividades práticas and métodos práticos emphasize practicality and applicability. When referring to people, uma pessoa prática or pessoas práticas describes someone who is pragmatic, direct, and focused on results rather than abstract considerations. The form práticos is common in contexts involving groups, plural subjects, or generic references to practical ways.

Etymology traces prático to Latin practicus, via French pratique, with roots in Greek praktikos meaning “fit for action” or “concerned with action.” The word is closely related to prática (practice), praticar (to practice), and pragmático in related Romance and learned terms.

See also: prática, praticar, pragmático, pragmática, prática (as a noun for the act or exercise of doing something).

This article provides a concise overview of práticos as a linguistic form and its core meanings, noting its use across everyday language, education, and discourse that emphasizes usefulness and action over theory.