face

• Substantivo que designa a parte frontal da cabeça, da testa ao queixo, onde ficam os olhos, o nariz e a boca. Também pode indicar a expressão ou o aspecto de uma pessoa, ou aindafigura, imagem e reputação diante dos outros.

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.

   Rosto

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

   Sinônimoscountenancemugphysiognomyvisage

2. A2formal

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

   Expressão facial

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscountenanceexpressionlookmienvisage

3. Surface or sideB1formal

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

   Superfície

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

   Sinônimosaspectelevationexteriorfacetfrontplanesidesurface

   Antônimosbackrear

4. Reputation or dignityB2formal

   The respect or reputation of a person or group.

   Reputação ou dignidade

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

   Sinônimoscredibilitydignityhonorimageprestigepridereputationstandingstatus

   Antônimosdisgracedishonorhumiliationshame

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de encarar ou lidar com uma situação difícil, ou de estar voltado para determinada direção.

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

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

   Sinônimosaddressbraveconfrontencounterhandlemeetopposetacklewithstand

   Antônimosavoiddodgeevadeshirksidestep

2. To be positioned towardsA2formal

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

   Estar voltado para

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

   Sinônimosfrontlook out onoverlook

   Antônimosavertbackturn away

3. To accept the truthB1informal

   To accept that something is true and deal with it.

   Encarar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacceptacknowledgeconfronthandle

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