Faz (en. Face)

/fas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Flat or external surface of an object.
The face of the book is covered in dust.
La faz del libro está cubierta de polvo.
Aspect or appearance of something.
The face of the city has changed a lot in recent years.
La faz de la ciudad ha cambiado mucho en los últimos años.
Expression or countenance of a person.
The face of her countenance reflected sadness.
La faz de su rostro reflejaba tristeza.

Etymology

From the Latin 'facies', which means 'aspect' or 'face'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To show one's face
To show an appearance or aspect.
dar la faz
To know someone by their face
To recognize someone by their physical appearance.
conocer a alguien por su faz
To change appearance
To modify or alter the appearance of something.
cambiar de faz

Related Words

Phase
A stage or part in a process.
fase
Easy
That presents no difficulty.
fácil
Moon phase
The different states of the moon throughout the month.
fase de la luna

Slang Meanings

Face as a synonym for face or countenance in a colloquial context.
That guy has a very interesting face.
Ese chico tiene una faz muy interesante.
Used in a humorous context to refer to someone's appearance.
Look at that face, it seems like they just woke up.
Mira esa faz, parece que acaba de despertar.