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“standard” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocanon · estándar · referente

Pronunciation

IPA/kɾiˈteɾjo/

Example

Mi criterio para contratar es la experiencia.

My standard for hiring is experience.

Illustration for criterio (standard)

How to say “standard” in Spanish

“Standard” in Spanish is criterio. criterio can also mean “criterion”.

A norm or principle serving as a measure for judgment or choice.

Full entry for criterio: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with criterio

La decisión mostró una falta de criterio.

The decision showed a lack of judgement.

Tips for using criterio

  • In conversation criterio often refers to a person's judgment or taste, as in tener buen criterio, not only to formal evaluation standards.

Other Spanish words for “standard”

masculine nounstandard

El canon de belleza cambia con el tiempo.

The standard of beauty changes over time.

¿Cuál es el estándar aquí?

Which is the standard here?

Este documento será un referente para todo el equipo.

This document will be a standard for the whole team.

Related English words

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