This is the 1137th most frequent Spanish word.
crítico
"Crítico" means "critical" or "critic" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'crítico' is used as a noun to refer to a person who evaluates or reviews artistic work.
El crítico evaluó detalladamente la nueva obra de teatro.
The critic detailedly evaluated the new play.
In this case, 'crítico' is an adjective, describing something of extreme importance or decisiveness.
Fue un momento crítico en la vida del protagonista.
It was a critical moment in the protagonist's life.
Here, 'crítica' functions as an adjective indicating a tendency to analyze or judge something rigorously, often expressing disapproval.