critically

• Adverbio que significa «expresando desaprobación o señalando defectos» o «mediante un análisis y evaluación minuciosos». También puede significar «en un grado grave o peligroso» (por ejemplo, críticamente enfermo). El significado depende mucho del contexto.

An adverb meaning "in a way that expresses disapproval or points out faults" or "in a way that involves careful analysis and judgment." It can also mean "to a serious or dangerous degree" (e.g., critically ill). The meaning depends heavily on context.

1. In a critical mannerB2formal

   In a way that expresses disapproval or judgment.

   de manera crítica

   • The reviewer spoke critically about the film's plot.
   • She looked at him critically before responding.
   • The article examines the policy critically.

   Sinónimosdisapprovinglydisparaginglynegatively

   Antónimosadmiringlyappreciativelyapprovinglyfavorably

2. To a serious or crucial degreeB2formal

   In a way that is extremely important or serious.

   de manera crítica

   • The patient is critically ill in the hospital.
   • This decision is critically important for the company's future.
   • The supply of clean water is critically low in the region.

   Sinónimoscruciallydecisivelyessentiallyimperativelyimportantlyseriouslyurgentlyvitally

3. Using careful analysisB2formal

   In a way that involves careful and thoughtful analysis.

   De manera crítica o analítica

   • Students must learn to think critically about sources.
   • The data was critically analyzed before the report was published.
   • She critically evaluated the arguments presented.

   Sinónimosanalyticallycarefullyjudiciouslylogicallyrationallyrigorouslysystematicallythoughtfully

   Antónimoscarelesslyshallowlysuperficiallyuncritically