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    Crítica (en. Criticism)

    /ˈkɾitika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Judgment or assessment of a work, idea, or person.
    The critique of the new book was very positive.
    La crítica del nuevo libro fue muy positiva.
    Observation that points out defects or errors.
    Her criticism of the report was constructive.
    Su crítica al informe fue constructiva.
    Discipline that studies and evaluates artistic works.
    Art criticism is essential for understanding the context of the works.
    La crítica de arte es fundamental para comprender el contexto de las obras.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'kritikḗ', meaning 'the art of judging'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a criticism
    To evaluate or judge something.
    hacer crítica
    constructive criticism
    Criticism aimed at improvement, pointing out mistakes and suggesting solutions.
    crítica constructiva
    to be the subject of criticism
    To be evaluated or judged, usually in a negative manner.
    ser objeto de crítica

    Related Words

    to criticize
    To make a critique or evaluation of something.
    criticar
    critic
    Person who evaluates or makes judgments about a work or situation.
    crítico
    criticism
    Action of criticizing, pointing out mistakes or defects.
    criticación

    Slang Meanings

    Very forceful review.
    The review was an incredibly strong criticism.
    La rasponera fue una crítica increíblemente fuerte.
    To speak ill of someone without basis.
    That was just a tasteless criticism.
    Esa fue solo una crítica de mal gusto.