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críticas

KREE-tee-kahsˈkɾitikas

reviews, criticisms

Also: critiques
NounfA2
A row of five bright yellow stars against a clean, soft blue background.

📝 In Action

Las críticas de la nueva película son excelentes.

A2

The reviews for the new movie are excellent.

No me gustan tus críticas constantes.

B1

I don't like your constant criticisms.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • elogios (praises)
  • alabanzas (compliments)

Common Collocations

  • críticas constructivas – constructive criticism
  • recibir críticas – to receive criticism

critical

Also: judgmental
A small green sprout growing out of a crack in a dry, parched desert ground.

📝 In Action

Estamos en unas horas críticas para el proyecto.

B2

We are in some critical hours for the project.

Sus palabras fueron muy críticas con el gobierno.

C1

Her words were very critical of the government.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • graves (serious)
  • decisivas (decisive)

Antonyms

  • insignificantes (insignificant)

Common Collocations

  • situaciones críticas – critical situations
  • personas críticas – critical/analytical people

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "críticas" in Spanish:

criticisms→critiques→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: críticas

Question 1 of 1

Which of the following is the best translation for 'Leí las críticas'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
crítica(criticism/review) — Noun
criticar(to criticize) — Verb
crítico(critic (person) / critical) — Noun / Adjective
criticón(judgmental person) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
políticasanalíticas
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Greek word 'kritikos,' which means 'able to judge.' It traveled through Latin as 'critica' before becoming a staple in Spanish.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: criticsFrench: critiques

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'críticas' always negative?

Not necessarily. In the world of movies, books, and food, 'críticas' are simply reviews, which can be glowing and positive. However, in personal relationships, it usually implies finding fault.

What is the difference between 'críticas' and 'reseñas'?

They are very similar! 'Reseñas' is almost always used for product or book reviews (like on Amazon), while 'críticas' is slightly more formal and common in professional journalism.