Carita (en. Little face)
/kaˈɾita/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The front part of the head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are located.
The child's face lit up upon seeing the gift.
La carita del niño se iluminó al ver el regalo.
Facial expression that reflects an emotion.
Her surprised little face was adorable.
Su carita de sorpresa era adorable.
Simplified drawing of a face, often used in emoticons.
Look at that smiling face I drew.
Mira esa carita sonriente que dibujé.
Etymology
Diminutive of 'face' in Spanish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
angel face
A person who seems innocent or tender.
carita de ángel
puppy face
Expression that denotes tenderness, often used to refer to someone who appears vulnerable.
carita de perrito
to make a face
To make a facial expression to show emotion, such as sadness or happiness.
poner carita
Related Words
happy face
Drawing or emoticon that represents a smile.
carita feliz
sad face
Drawing or emoticon that represents sadness.
carita triste
affection
Feeling of affection towards someone.
cariño
Slang Meanings
Affectionate diminutive used to refer to children or young people.
Come here, little face!
¡Ven aquí, carita!
Use in social media to refer to face emoticons.
I always use a little face to express my emotions in messages.
Siempre uso una carita para expresar mis emociones en los mensajes.