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reproche

reh-PRO-chehreˈpɾotʃe

reproach, criticism

Also: blame, scolding
NounmB1
General
A child looking down at the floor while an adult points a finger in a gesture of mild scolding.

📝 In Action

No acepto tu reproche.

A2

I don't accept your criticism.

Ella aceptó el error sin ningún reproche.

B1

She accepted the mistake without any reproach.

Sus palabras eran un reproche constante por mi falta de tiempo.

B2

His words were a constant criticism of my lack of time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • elogio (praise)
  • alabanza (praise/commendation)

Common Collocations

  • hacer un reproche – to make a reproach / to criticize
  • lleno de reproches – full of reproaches
  • sin reproches – without any hard feelings / no criticism

Idioms & Expressions

  • echar en cara – to throw something in someone's face (metaphorically)

reproach

Also: criticize
VerbB2regular ar
An illustration of a person with a concerned expression, looking towards another person who is turning away.
gerundreprochando
past Participlereprochado
infinitivereprochar

📝 In Action

Dudo que ella me reproche mi decisión.

B1

I doubt she will criticize my decision.

Es injusto que él te reproche algo de hace diez años.

B2

It's unfair that he criticizes you for something from ten years ago.

Busco a alguien que no me reproche mi pasado.

C1

I am looking for someone who doesn't hold my past against me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • echar en cara (to throw in one's face)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • no me reproches nada – don't hold anything against me

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoreprochara
túreprocharas
él/ella/ustedreprochara
nosotrosreprocháramos
vosotrosreprocharais
ellos/ellas/ustedesreprocharan

Present Subjunctive

yoreproche
túreproches
él/ella/ustedreproche
nosotrosreprochemos
vosotrosreprochéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreprochen

Indicative

Preterite

yoreproché
túreprochaste
él/ella/ustedreprochó
nosotrosreprochamos
vosotrosreprochasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreprocharon

Imperfect

yoreprochaba
túreprochabas
él/ella/ustedreprochaba
nosotrosreprochábamos
vosotrosreprochabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesreprochaban

Present

yoreprocho
túreprochas
él/ella/ustedreprocha
nosotrosreprochamos
vosotrosreprocháis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreprochan
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "reproche" in Spanish:

blame→criticism→criticize→reproach→scolding→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reproche

Question 1 of 3

Which of these phrases is the most natural way to say 'He criticized me'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
reprochar(to reproach/criticize) — Verb
reprochable(reprehensible/blameworthy) — Adjective
irreprochable(flawless/faultless) — Adjective
reprochador(someone who reproaches) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the French word 'reproche', which comes from the verb 'reprocher'. This stems from a Latin concept meaning 'to bring back near', suggesting you are bringing a person's faults back to their face to confront them.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: reproachFrench: reproche

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'reproche' a bad word?

No, it's not a swear word or slang. It's a normal, slightly serious word used to describe when someone points out a mistake or expresses disappointment.

Can I use 'reproche' as a verb?

The word 'reproche' itself is either the noun OR a specific form of the verb 'reprochar'. If you want to say 'to reproach', use 'reprochar'.

What is the difference between 'queja' and 'reproche'?

A 'queja' (complaint) is usually about a situation or service, while a 'reproche' is more personal—it's directed at someone for something they did or didn't do.