critique

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkrɪtɪk/ AmE /ˈkrɪtɪk/

noun / verb en → es

1 EVALUATION [singular] B1

a detailed analysis of a book, film, play, etc., especially one that says what is good and bad about it

crítica, análisis

  • a critique of something

Collocations film critique · literary critique

  • The film received a harsh critique from the critics.

    La película recibió una crítica severa por parte de los críticos.

2 CRITICIZE [transitive] B1

to give your opinion about something, especially by saying what is wrong with it

criticizar, censurar

  • critique something

Collocations to critique a performance · to critique an argument

  • She critiqued the new government policy.

    Ella criticizó la nueva política gubernamental.

3 REVIEW [singular] B2

a formal review of a work, especially one that is intended to be helpful and constructive rather than just negative

revisión crítica, evaluación

  • a critique of something

Collocations academic critique · artistic critique

  • The professor's critique was very insightful.

    La crítica del profesor fue muy perspicaz.

1 CRITIC [singular] B2

a person who writes critiques or reviews of books, films, plays, etc.

crítico, revisor

  • the critic
  • She is one of the most respected critics in the country.

    Ella es una de las críticas más respetadas del país.

2 CRITIC [singular] B2

a person who is always finding fault with things and criticizing them

censurador, crítico

  • the critic
  • He's a real critic and never says anything nice.

    Es un verdadero censurador y nunca dice nada amable.