Recriminaciones (en. Recriminations)

/rekriminaˈθiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Mutual accusations between people.
The recriminations during the discussion only made the situation worse.
Las recriminaciones durante la discusión solo empeoraron la situación.
Reproaches made for previous actions or behaviors.
The recriminations in their relationship made both feel bad.
Las recriminaciones en su relación hicieron que ambos se sintieran mal.
Exchange of reproaches for unresolved problems.
The constant recriminations wore down their friendship.
Las recriminaciones constantes desgastaron su amistad.

Etymology

From the Latin *recriminatio*, which means 'reproach' or 'accusation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no more recriminations
A phrase that indicates that reproaches should be set aside.
no más recriminaciones

Related Words

reproach
Accusation or criticism directed at someone.
reproche
conflict
Situation of disagreement or confrontation between people.
conflicto

Slang Meanings

To throw in someone's face
I always throw it in your face when we argue.
Siempre te lo echo en cara cuando discutimos.
To hang someone with a dead weight
Don't hang that dead weight on me, we discussed it before.
No me cuelgues ese muerto, ya lo discutimos antes.