teórico
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “teórico” mean in English?
theoretical — concerned with theory rather than practical application
theoretical — concerned with theory rather than practical application (modelo teórico, marco teórico, debate teórico)
Example sentences
Tiene una sólida base teórica en la materia.
She has a solid theoretical basis in the subject.
El examen teórico del carnet de conducir fue fácil.
The theoretical driving test was easy.
El enfoque es más teórico que práctico.
The approach is more theoretical than practical.
How to use it
'Teórico/a' means theoretical — relating to theory rather than practice. Note the accent on the é. Used with ser. Key collocations: 'marco teórico', 'conocimiento teórico', 'examen teórico'. Contrasts with 'práctico'. The noun is 'teoría'.
Common mistake
Don't use 'teórico' where 'hipotético' is needed — 'hipotético' means hypothetical (possibly untrue), 'teórico' means based on theory (not yet applied).