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crítico

kree-tee-koh/ˈkri.ti.ko/

critical, judgmental

Also: analytical
A thoughtful character wearing glasses, holding a large magnifying glass and closely examining a small, brightly colored object on a table.

📝 In Action

Tienes que ser más crítico con las noticias que lees.

B1

You have to be more critical of the news you read.

Su opinión crítica sobre la película fue muy dura.

B2

His critical opinion of the movie was very harsh.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • analítico (analytical)
  • severo (severe)

Antonyms

  • elogioso (praising)

Common Collocations

  • pensamiento crítico – critical thinking

critical, crucial

Also: vital, serious
Mexico
A tiny, solitary boat is tossed dramatically by large, dark blue waves in a turbulent sea, heading toward a glowing lighthouse in the distance.

📝 In Action

El paciente fue ingresado en estado crítico.

B2

The patient was admitted in critical condition.

Este es un momento crítico para la negociación de paz.

C1

This is a critical moment for the peace negotiation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • punto crítico – critical point
  • fase crítica – critical phase

critic, reviewer

Also: pundit
NounmA2
A person sitting on a bench in an art gallery, holding a notepad and pen, thoughtfully observing a vibrant abstract painting on the wall.

📝 In Action

El crítico de cine no le dio una buena nota a la película.

A2

The film critic did not give the movie a good rating.

Hablé con el crítico musical después del concierto.

B1

I spoke with the music critic after the concert.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reseñador (reviewer)
  • juez (judge)

Common Collocations

  • crítico gastronómico – food critic

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "crítico" in Spanish:

critic→judgmental→pundit→reviewer→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: crítico

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'crítico' to mean 'crucial or serious'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
crítica(criticism / review (noun, feminine))
criticar(to criticize (verb))
críticamente(critically (adverb))
🎵 Rhymes▼
públicotípico
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *criticus*, which itself derived from the Greek word *kritikós*, meaning 'able to discern' or 'able to judge'. This shows why the word relates both to judging art and judging the severity of a situation.

First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: criticalPortuguese: crítico

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'crítico' (adjective) and 'crítica' (noun)?

The adjective 'crítico' (or 'crítica' for feminine nouns) describes something (e.g., 'el informe crítico' - the critical report). The noun 'la crítica' means either 'the act of criticism/review' or 'a female critic'.