physiognomy

• Sustantivo que designa el rostro humano, especialmente en un contexto formal o descriptivo; también se refiere a la apariencia o expresión facial como reflejo del carácter. Términos coloquiales incluyen 'cara', 'jeta' y 'morro'.

A noun referring to the human face, often used in a formal or descriptive context; informal synonyms include 'kisser', 'smiler', and 'mug', with 'phiz' being a British variant.

1. Facial featuresC1formal

   The human face, especially when considered as an indicator of character or mood.

   Rasgos faciales

   • His physiognomy suggested a kind and gentle nature.
   • The artist studied the physiognomy of the model carefully.
   • She had a distinctive physiognomy that was easy to recognize.

   Sinónimosappearanceaspectcountenanceexpressionfacelookmienvisage

2. Informal terms for faceC1informal

   Informal or slang terms for the human face, such as 'kisser', 'smiler', 'mug', or 'phiz' (British).

   Cara, jeta

   • He got a punch right in the kisser.
   • Wipe that grin off your mug.
   • She's got a friendly phiz, hasn't she?

   Sinónimosclockdialkissermapmugpanphizpusssmiler