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How to Say "censure" in Spanish

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censura

/sen-SOO-rah//θenˈsuɾa/

nounB2formal
Use 'censura' when referring to formal and strong disapproval, especially when it involves official actions or the suppression of expression, like in media or art.
A colorful storybook illustration showing a large hand placing a dark patch over a character's mouth to prevent them from speaking.

Examples

Muchos artistas luchan contra la censura en las redes sociales.

Many artists fight against censorship on social media.

En el pasado, la película sufrió una fuerte censura por parte del gobierno.

In the past, the movie suffered heavy censorship by the government.

No podemos permitir la censura de la información científica.

We cannot allow the censorship of scientific information.

Always Feminine

This word is always 'la censura.' Even if you are talking about a group of men censoring something, the word itself doesn't change its gender.

Using 'de' for Specifics

To describe what is being censored, simply add 'de' after the word, like 'la censura de prensa' (press censorship).

Censura vs. Censurar

Mistake: “Yo censura el libro.”

Correction: Yo censuro el libro (or) La censura del libro.

crítica

nounB1formal
Use 'crítica' for general formal disapproval or criticism, which can be a strong reaction but doesn't necessarily imply an official act of condemnation or suppression.

Examples

Recibió mucha crítica por su decisión de renunciar.

She received a lot of criticism for her decision to resign.

Censura vs. Crítica

Learners often confuse 'censura' and 'crítica' because both involve disapproval. Remember that 'censura' is typically stronger and more official, often related to suppressing information or expression, whereas 'crítica' is a more general term for negative feedback or judgment.

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