Crítica (en. Criticism)

/ˈkɾitika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Opinion about an artistic, literary, or cultural work.
Literary criticism is essential for understanding a text.
La crítica literaria es fundamental para el entendimiento de un texto.
Critical judgment or evaluation of a work or situation.
Her criticism of the education system was very well received.
Su crítica al sistema educativo fue muy bien recibida.
Analysis and examination of the qualities of something.
The film critic offered his criticism in the magazine.
El crítico de cine ofreció su crítica en la revista.
verb
To express a negative opinion about something.
You shouldn't criticize without offering a solution.
No debes criticar sin ofrecer una solución.

Etymology

From the Greek 'kritikós', meaning 'capable of judging'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

constructive criticism
Opinion or comment aimed at helping to improve something.
crítica constructiva
to make a criticism
To express an opinion about something, usually in a negative way.
hacer crítica
to be the object of criticism
To be subject to judgments or evaluations by others.
ser objeto de críticas

Related Words

critic
A person who evaluates or makes judgments about works of art or situations.
crítico
evaluation
Analysis or assessment of something.
evaluación
review
Description and analysis of a literary or artistic work.
reseña

Slang Meanings

Excessive criticism.
His article was a criticism of what the government was doing, without balance.
Su artículo fue una crítica a lo que hacía el gobierno, sin equilibrio.
To throw criticism.
At the meeting, they threw criticism at the project without providing proposals.
En la reunión, tiraron crítica al proyecto sin dar propuestas.