face

• Parte frontal de la cabeza humana, desde la frente hasta la barbilla, que contiene los ojos, la nariz y la boca; también puede referirse a la expresión o apariencia de esta parte.

A noun referring to the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin, containing the eyes, nose, and mouth.

1. Front of the headA1formal

   The front part of a person's head, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and cheeks.

   Cara

   • She has a kind face.
   • He washed his face in the morning.
   • The child's face lit up with joy.

   Sinónimoscountenancemugphysiognomyvisage

2. A2formal

   The expression or look on a person's face, showing emotion.

   Expresión del rostro

   • He had a worried face when he heard the news.
   • Her face showed surprise at the announcement.
   • The teacher's face was stern during the exam.

   Sinónimoscountenanceexpressionlookmienvisage

3. Surface or sideB1formal

   The front, outer, or upper surface of an object.

   Cara o superficie de un objeto

   • The face of the clock is cracked.
   • The mountain's face is steep and rocky.
   • The building's face was covered in ivy.

   Sinónimosaspectelevationexteriorfacetfrontplanesidesurface

   Antónimosbackrear

4. Reputation or dignityB2formal

   The respect or reputation of a person or group.

   prestigio, honor

   • He lost face after the scandal.
   • She saved face by apologizing publicly.
   • The company tried to maintain face with its clients.

   Sinónimoscredibilitydignityhonorimageprestigepridereputationstandingstatus

   Antónimosdisgracedishonorhumiliationshame

• Verbo que indica el acto de enfrentarse o lidiar con una situación difícil, o de estar orientado o dirigido hacia algo o alguien.

A verb used to indicate the act of confronting or dealing with a difficult situation, or positioning oneself towards something.

1. To confront or deal withB1formal

   To deal with a difficult situation or problem directly.

   Enfrentar o afrontar

   • She had to face her fears of public speaking.
   • The company is facing financial difficulties.
   • He faced the challenge with determination.

   Sinónimosaddressbraveconfrontencounterhandlemeetopposetacklewithstand

   Antónimosavoiddodgeevadeshirksidestep

2. To be positioned towardsA2formal

   To have the front or face directed towards someone or something.

   estar orientado hacia

   • The house faces the ocean.
   • Please face the front of the room.
   • The two buildings face each other across the street.

   Sinónimosfrontlook out onoverlook

   Antónimosavertbackturn away

3. To accept the truthB1informal

   To accept that something is true and deal with it.

   Aceptar la verdad

   • You need to face the fact that you made a mistake.
   • Let's face it, we're lost.
   • He finally faced the reality of the situation.

   Sinónimosacceptacknowledgeconfronthandle

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