kritiko
krítiko with stress marks
critic
Usage Note
Kritiko, from Spanish 'crítico', refers to someone who evaluates or judges, especially in the arts, literature, or politics. In colloquial speech it can also describe a habitually fault-finding person, giving it a mildly negative undertone beyond its neutral professional sense.
Examples
" Mahigpit ang kritiko sa pagsusuri. "
Natural Translation
The critic is strict in reviewing.
Literal Translation
Strict the critic in-the reviewing.
" Ang kritiko ay nagbigay ng mataas na marka sa pelikula. "
Natural Translation
The critic gave the film a high score.
Literal Translation
The critic gave of high score to-the film.
" Kahit pinuri ng publiko ang dula, mababa pa rin ang ibinigay na marka ng kritiko dahil sa mahinang kuwento. "
Natural Translation
Even though the public praised the play, the critic still gave it a low score because of the weak story.
Literal Translation
Even-though praised by-the public the play, low still the given score of-the critic because of the weak story.
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