Caras (en. Faces)

/ˈkaɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The front part of the human head that includes the eyes, nose, mouth, and cheeks.
She has a charming smile on her face.
Ella tiene una sonrisa encantadora en su cara.
Appearance or expression that a person shows.
Her face reflected concern.
Su cara reflejaba preocupación.
Aspect or presentation of an object or place.
The face of the mountain is impressive.
La cara de la montaña es impresionante.

Etymology

From Latin 'facies'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to face up
To confront a situation or take responsibility.
dar la cara
face to face
To confront or be face to face with someone.
cara a cara
to have no shame
To act without shame or audacity.
no tener cara

Related Words

face
The front part of a person's head.
rostro
visage
Synonym of face, used more in literary contexts.
faz
expression
The way the face emotionally manifests.
expresión

Slang Meanings

Poker face
He showed no emotion; he had a poker face.
No mostró ninguna emoción; tenía la cara de poker.
To have a lot of nerve
She had a lot of nerve to ask him for a favor after ignoring him.
Ella tuvo mucha cara al pedirle un favor después de haberlo ignorado.