Usage examples of "in practice" in English with translation to Spanish

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In theory it is possible, but in practice it is very difficult. En teoría es posible, pero en la práctica es muy difícil.

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is. En teoría, no hay ninguna diferencia entre la teoría y la práctica. Pero en la práctica sí.

The European Union has 23 official languages, theoretically with the same rights, but in practice only 3 working languages: English, French and German. La Unión Europea tiene 23 idiomas oficiales, teóricamente con los mismos derechos, pero en la práctica sólo tres de ellos prevalecen: Inglés, francés y alemán.

Tom needs a little more practice. Tom necesita un poco más de práctica.

Theory and practice do not necessarily go together. Teoría y práctica no van necesariamente juntas.

I need to practice a little more. Necesito practicar un poco más.

Mike doesn't practice basketball on Monday. Mike no juega al baloncesto los lunes.

The Mormons have outlawed polygamy, but some adherents still practice it. Los mormones han prohibido la poligamia pero algunos de ellos todavía la practican.

Did you practice the piano this morning? ¿Practicaste con el piano esta mañana?

It is my practice to get up at 6 a.m. Acostumbro levantarme a las 6 a.m.

He brought his ideas into practice. Él puso sus ideas en práctica.

Practice makes perfect. Práctica hace la perfección.

You have only to practice every day. Lo único que tienes que hacer es practicar a diario.

Tom told Mary to practice her tuba somewhere else. Tom le dijo a Mary que practicara tuba en otro lado.

When do you practice the piano? ¿Cuándo usted practica el piano?

The Dalai Lama counsels the practice of compassion. El Dalai Lama aconseja practicar la compasión.

You should practice playing the piano regularly. Deberías practicar piano regularmente.

Under no circumstances can the scheme be put into practice. Bajo ninguna circunstancia puede el esquema ponerse en práctica.

I practice sport almost every day. Practico deportes casi todos los días.

Outing closeted, gay celebrities is a controversial practice. Sacar del clóset a celebridades gay es una práctica controversial.

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