obverse

• Cara principal o más visible de algo, como el anverso de una moneda o medalla que lleva el diseño principal, o la parte más importante o destacada de dos opciones o casos.

A noun referring to the more conspicuous or primary side of something, such as the front face of a coin or medal bearing the main design, or the more prominent of two alternatives or cases.

1. The more conspicuous side or alternativeC1formal

   The side of something that is more noticeable, prominent, or commonly seen, especially when there are two possibilities.

   cara más conspicua

   • The obverse of the argument is that it could save money.
   • We considered the obverse of the situation, which was less obvious.
   • The obverse of the medal shows a different perspective.

   Sinónimosfacefrontheadrecto

   Antónimosoppositereverse

2. The front side of a coin or medalB2formal

   The side of a coin or medal that bears the main design, such as a portrait or emblem.

   Anverso de una moneda o medalla

   • The obverse of the coin features the queen's portrait.
   • Collectors often examine the obverse for mint marks.
   • The obverse is more detailed than the reverse.

   Sinónimosfacefronthead

   Antónimosbackreverse