facing

• Substantivo que designa o revestimento ou a camada aplicada sobre a superfície de algo (como uma roupa, um edifício ou uma estrutura) para protegê-la, decorá-la ou reforçá-la. Também pode se referir ao material usado nesse revestimento ou ao ato de aplicar essa camada.

A noun referring to a covering or lining applied to the surface of something, such as a garment, building, or structure, for protection, ornamentation, or strengthening.

1. Garment edge liningB2formal

   A piece of fabric sewn along the edge of a garment, such as a collar or cuff, for decoration or to make it stronger.

   Viés

   • The jacket has a silk facing on the collar.
   • She added a contrasting facing to the cuffs for a unique look.
   • The tailor reinforced the buttonholes with a sturdy facing.

2. Building claddingB2formaltechnical

   An outer layer of material applied to a building's surface for decoration or protection.

   Revestimento de fachada

   • The building's stone facing gives it a classic appearance.
   • They used brick facing to cover the concrete structure.
   • The modern office tower has a glass facing.

   Sinônimoscladdingcoveringfacaderevetmentsheathingsidingskinsurfacingveneer

3. Protective outer layerB2formaltechnical

   A covering that shields the outside of a structure from weather or damage.

   Revestimento externo protetor

   • The wooden house has a metal facing to protect against rain.
   • The wall's facing is made of weather-resistant panels.
   • They installed a new facing to improve the building's insulation.

   Sinônimoscladdingcoatingcoveringsheathingsidingveneer

4. Surface applicationC1formaltechnical

   The act of covering something with a layer of a different material.

   Revestimento

   • The process of facing the countertop with marble took two days.
   • Facing the old fireplace with tiles gave it a fresh look.
   • The carpenter is facing the cabinet doors with oak veneer.

   Sinônimoscladdingcoatingcoveringoverlayplatingsheathingsurfacingveneer

• 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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