Criticaba (en. Criticized)

/kɾi.tiˈka.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express a judgment or unfavorable opinion about something or someone.
She criticized his behavior in the meeting.
Ella criticaba su comportamiento en la reunión.
To examine something carefully to point out its defects or shortcomings.
The teacher criticized his students' essays.
El profesor criticaba los ensayos de sus alumnos.
To discuss negatively the decisions of a person.
He always criticized the team's decisions.
Siempre criticaba las decisiones del equipo de trabajo.

Etymology

From Latin 'criticare', which means to judge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not everything is subject to criticism
Not everything that is done should be judged negatively.
no todo es criticable
criticize with foundation
To express a criticism based on solid arguments.
criticar con fundamento
constructive criticisms
Opinions that seek to improve rather than just point out flaws.
críticas constructivas

Related Words

criticism
Opinion or judgment about something.
crítica
critic
Person who criticizes or is dedicated to criticism.
crítico
to criticize
Act of making a criticism.
criticar

Slang Meanings

To poke fun at someone sarcastically.
He is always criticizing just to criticize.
Siempre anda criticando por criticar.
To speak ill of an acquaintance or friend without reason.
I don't understand why people criticize without knowing.
No entiendo por qué la gente critica sin conocer.