críticas de películas
/kɾitikas de pelikulas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "movie reviews" is translated into Spanish as críticas de películas.
The phrase refers to written or spoken evaluations of a film's quality and artistic merit. While críticas de películas is the standard way to express this, you can also use crítica cinematográfica when referring more broadly to the field or genre of film criticism.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of críticas (critiques or reviews) and de películas (of movies).
Which one should you use?
You may use the synonym reseñas de películas when specifically referring to written reviews or summaries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun crítica is feminine, so any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine, such as críticas excelentes. To refer to a single movie review, use the singular form la crítica de la película.
Did you know?
- The word película literally means 'thin skin' or 'film'. This mirrors the English use of 'film' to describe both the physical material and the movie itself.
- While crítica translates as 'review' in this context, it can also mean 'critical' in a medical sense or a 'crisis'. A person in 'estado crítico' is in critical condition, not receiving a movie review.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word crítica can also refer to the physical person who writes the review, such as saying la crítica to mean 'the critic'.
Examples in context
- Leí las críticas de películas en el periódico.I read the movie reviews in the newspaper.
- Las críticas de películas son muy positivas hoy.The movie reviews are very positive today.
- Busco críticas de películas antes de ir al cine.I look for movie reviews before going to the cinema.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing whether to see a new film at home.
- Javier¿Has visto las críticas de películas de este estreno?Have you seen the movie reviews for this release?
- MaríaSí, Javier, dicen que es una película excelente.Yes, Javier, they say it is an excellent movie.
- JavierEntonces, ¿la vemos esta noche?So, shall we watch it tonight?
- María¡Claro que sí, me parece un buen plan!Of course, that sounds like a good plan!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
