Also means
realist
Usage Note
Realista is invariable in gender (un artista realista / una actitud realista) and functions as both adjective and noun. As an art term it refers to the 19th-century Realist movement (la pintura realista). Do not confuse with real ('real' or 'royal').
Examples
"Hay que ser realista con las expectativas."
Natural Translation
One has to be realistic about expectations.
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