críticas
/KREE-tee-kahs/
reviews
Críticas often take the form of star ratings to evaluate the quality of a product or service.
críticas(noun)
reviews
?professional evaluations of art, food, or products
,criticisms
?negative feedback or disapproval
critiques
?detailed analytical assessments
📝 In Action
Las críticas de la nueva película son excelentes.
A2The reviews for the new movie are excellent.
No me gustan tus críticas constantes.
B1I don't like your constant criticisms.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
This word is the plural form of 'crítica.' Even when referring to a male critic's work, the word itself stays feminine.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Review' and 'Reviewer'
Mistake: "Using 'críticas' to mean the people who write them."
Correction: Use 'críticas' for the written words, and 'críticos' for the people (men or mixed groups) who write them.
⭐ Usage Tips
Positive or Negative?
In an artistic context (movies, books), it's neutral and means 'reviews.' In personal contexts, it's usually negative unless you add the word 'constructivas'.
A critical or 'crítica' moment can be a turning point where life begins to change.
críticas(adjective)
critical
?relating to a turning point or a dangerous situation
judgmental
?having a tendency to find fault
📝 In Action
Estamos en unas horas críticas para el proyecto.
B2We are in some critical hours for the project.
Sus palabras fueron muy críticas con el gobierno.
C1Her words were very critical of the government.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Because this ends in 'as,' it must describe plural feminine things, like 'las situaciones' or 'las mujeres'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Double Meaning
Just like in English, 'críticas' can mean a situation is dangerous/urgent OR that a person is being very analytical/negative.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: críticas
Question 1 of 1
Which of the following is the best translation for 'Leí las críticas'?
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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.