Crítico (en. Critical)

/ˈkɾitiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A person who judges, analyzes, or evaluates works or situations.

Example Sentence: The film critic wrote a review of the movie.

El crítico de cine escribió una reseña sobre la película.

Definition: A negative comment or analysis about something.

Example Sentence: The work received very harsh criticism upon its premiere.

La obra recibió críticas muy duras en su estreno.

adjective

Definition: Of utmost importance or potentially influencing a situation.

Example Sentence: It is critical that you arrive on time for the meeting.

Es crítico que llegues a tiempo para la reunión.

Definition: Involving an evaluative or judgmental opinion.

Example Sentence: His critical approach allowed him to analyze the problem thoroughly.

Su enfoque crítico le permitió analizar el problema a fondo.

Etymology/Origin: From Greek 'kritikos', meaning 'capable of judging'.

Common Phrase: constructive criticism

Common Phrase Meaning: Observations that, although critical, are intended to improve something.

crítica constructiva

Common Phrase: art critic

Common Phrase Meaning: A person who studies and evaluates works of art.

crítico de arte

Common Phrase: film critic

Common Phrase Meaning: A person who evaluates and reviews films.

crítico de cine

Related Word: to criticize

Description: To evaluate something negatively.

criticar

Related Word: criticism

Description: The act of judging something, usually in a negative context.

crítica

Related Word: critical (adjective)

Description: Of great importance or relevance.

crítico (adjetivo)

Slang Meaning: Rating

Slang Example: That was a criticism they gave to the film; they quickly rated it poorly.

Ese fue un crítica que le pusieron a la película, la ficharon rápidamente.

Slang Meaning: Self-sabotage

Slang Example: He constantly makes criticisms that are self-sabotaging; it helps no one!

Constantemente hace críticas que son un tiro al pie, ¡no ayuda a nadie!