criterios
/kɾiteɾjos/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "criteria" is criterios.
The standards or rules used to judge or make a decision.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, criterio can mean "opinion".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is criterio, while the plural form is criterios.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾiteɾjos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you tell someone 'Tienes mucho criterio', you are not talking about their rules, but complimenting their sound judgment or wisdom.
- In a legal or professional setting, saying someone 'carece de criterio' is a common way to say they are acting irresponsibly or without common sense.
- The word criterio shares a root with the English word 'criterion', both deriving from the Greek word kritērion, meaning a 'standard' or 'means of judging'.
Examples in context
- La belleza no se puede medir objetivamente, sino que depende de criterios estéticos personales.Beauty cannot be determined objectively but depends on personal aesthetic criteria.This sentence shows how the word criterios is used when discussing aesthetic standards.Tatoeba #641284 by BraveSentry, translation #641283 by BraveSentry
- La decisión de clasificar algo como enfermedad mental es tomada por seres humanos y rara vez se basa en criterios objetivamente medibles.The decision to classify something as a mental disorder is made by humans, and is rarely based on objectively measurable criteria.This sentence illustrates the use of criterios in the context of objective measurement.Tatoeba #13625540 by frpzzd, translation #13625526 by rul
- Los requisitos para la admisión son una buena nota y una carta de recomendaciónThe criteria for admission are a good grade and a letter of recommendation
- Debemos establecer criterios claros para la evaluación.We must establish clear criteria for the evaluation.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new hiring process in an office.
- María¿Cuáles son los criterios para este puesto?What are the criteria for this position?
- DanielPrimero evaluamos la experiencia técnica.First, we evaluate technical experience.
- MaríaEntiendo, Daniel, buscaré a alguien con ese perfil.I understand, Daniel, I will look for someone with that profile.
- DanielEso sería ideal para el equipo.That would be ideal for the team.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
