Facha (en. Look)
/ˈfa.t͡ʃa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A derogatory term to refer to a person lacking style.
That person dresses in a very shabby way.
Esa persona viste de una manera muy facha.
It is used to describe someone who does not care about their appearance.
They don't care what others think, they always look shabby.
No le importa lo que piensen, siempre se ve facha.
Etymology
The origin of 'facha' is uncertain, but it relates to colloquial Spanish jargon to describe something that is coarse or unrefined.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to look shabby
To dress poorly or in a sloppy manner.
andar facha
to appear shabby
To appear in a careless or unesthetic way.
verse facha
Related Words
fáchate
An expression to indicate that someone looks especially bad or neglected.
fáchate
fachi
A similar reference, often used in informal contexts.
fachi
Slang Meanings
A person who does not care about their personal appearance.
Don't worry about what they say; sometimes it's better to be shabby than to be stressed about fashion.
No te preocupes por lo que digan, a veces es mejor ser facha que estar estresado con la moda.
Said about clothing that is not fashionable.
That shirt looks very shabby; you should change it.
Esa camiseta está muy facha, deberías cambiarla.