criticar

Senses

1. 1.

   to criticize

   to express disapproval or judgment about someone or something

2. 2.

   to critique, to review

   to analyze and evaluate (a work of art, literature, etc.) professionally

Examples

• "Ela sempre critica tudo o que eu faço."

  She always criticizes everything I do.

• "O professor criticou o filme de forma construtiva."

  The professor critiqued the film constructively.

• "É fácil criticar, mas difícil fazer melhor."

  It's easy to criticize, but hard to do better.

Usage

Often carries a negative connotation when used without qualifiers. Use "criticar de forma construtiva" or "criticar construtivamente" for constructive criticism. Common collocation: "criticar pelos outros" (criticize behind someone's back).