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How to Say "reviews" in Spanish

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críticas

nounA2
Use 'críticas' when referring to professional evaluations or assessments of things like movies, books, products, or restaurants.

Examples

Las críticas de la nueva película son excelentes.

The reviews for the new movie are excellent.

revisa

reh-VEE-sah/reˈβisa/

verbA1
Use 'revisa' when you mean 'he/she/you (formal) check/review' something, like a document, an assignment, or a physical item.
A friendly character wearing an apron carefully inspects a bright red apple, turning it over to check for any imperfections.

Examples

El profesor siempre revisa los ensayos cuidadosamente.

The professor always checks the essays carefully.

Usted revisa el contrato antes de firmarlo, ¿verdad?

You review the contract before signing it, right?

¡Revisa tu correo; te envié los detalles!

Check your email; I sent you the details!

Dual Function of 'Revisa'

'Revisa' is used both as a statement ('He/She/You checks') and as an informal command ('Check!'). You figure out which one it is based on the context and punctuation.

Forgetting the 'You' Form

Mistake: “Using 'revisa' only for 'he' or 'she'.”

Correction: 'Revisa' is also the formal 'you' (usted) form: 'Usted revisa el informe' (You review the report).

Noun vs. Verb Confusion

The most common mistake is using the noun 'críticas' when the meaning is actually the verb 'to review' or 'to check'. Remember, 'críticas' is for evaluations, and 'revisa' is for the action of examining.

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