How to Say "criticize" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “criticize” is “reproche” — B2 level.
Examples
Dudo que ella me reproche mi decisión.
I doubt she will criticize my decision.
Es injusto que él te reproche algo de hace diez años.
It's unfair that he criticizes you for something from ten years ago.
Busco a alguien que no me reproche mi pasado.
I am looking for someone who doesn't hold my past against me.
The 'reproche' form
This specific spelling ('reproche') is used as a verb when you are talking about wishes, doubts, or emotions (the Subjunctive). It applies to 'I', 'he', 'she', or 'you' (formal).
Targeting the Person
When using this verb, you need to use words like 'me', 'te', or 'le' to show who is being criticized. Example: 'No quiero que ME reproche' (I don't want him to criticize ME).
Confusing it with the noun
Mistake: “Yo quiero un reproche.”
Correction: In this sentence, it's a noun. If you want to say 'I want him to criticize me', you'd say 'Quiero que me reproche' (the verb).
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