criticism

crítica

Comentarios que señalan lo que está mal o es negativo en alguien o algo.

En inglés sencillo: Comments that say what is wrong or bad about someone or something.

• She accepted the criticism calmly.
• The plan drew criticism from local people.
• He faced harsh criticism for his comments.

Cómo se usa: criticism of someone/something (There was strong criticism of the decision.); criticism for doing something (He faced criticism for arriving late.)

Sinónimos: disapproval, censure

Antónimos: praise

Expresiones frecuentes: face criticism, criticism of something, come under criticism

crítica, análisis crítico

Examen o comentario cuidadoso que valora los puntos fuertes y débiles de algo.

En inglés sencillo: A careful examination or comment that judges the strengths and weaknesses of something.

• He teaches literary criticism.
• Her criticism of the argument was thoughtful.
• The essay offers several detailed criticisms of the theory.

Cómo se usa: criticism of something (Her criticism of the novel focuses on its ending.)

Sinónimos: critique, analysis, evaluation

Expresiones frecuentes: literary criticism, detailed criticism, criticism of something