Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
reprochar
Pronunciation
IPA/repɾoˈtʃaɾ/
Meaning
- verbblame
Example
No quiero reprocharte por lo de ayer.
I don't want to blame you for what happened yesterday.
More examples
No debemos reprochar los errores pequeños entre amigos.
We shouldn't reproach each other for small mistakes among friends.
Core concept
Calling out someone's action with disapproval.
Common phrases
reprochar algo a alguien
reproach someone for something
reprochar a alguien por algo
reproach someone for something
Similar words
echar en cara: Brings up someone's past actions to complain or scold them.
culpar: Assigns responsibility to someone for a fault or mistake.
criticar: Points out faults or shortcomings in behavior or work.
acusar: Accuses someone of wrongdoing or a serious offense.
Definition in Spanish
Acusar u objetar a alguien por algo que hizo o dijo, expresando desaprobación o culpa.
Word origin
From Latin re- 'against' and probare 'to approve', reprochar literally means 'withhold approval' and denotes blaming in Spanish.
Usage tips
- Commonly used as reprochar algo a alguien and the reflexive reprocharse expresses self-blame.