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    Semblante (en. Face)

    /semˈblante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Aspect or facial expression that indicates a person's mood.
    His expression was one of joy upon receiving the news.
    Su semblante era de alegría al recibir la noticia.
    General appearance of something, especially in its emotional aspect.
    The landscape's appearance changed dramatically with the arrival of winter.
    El semblante del paisaje cambió drásticamente con la llegada del invierno.
    Traits or characteristics that are perceived externally.
    The child's expression showed great curiosity.
    El semblante del niño mostraba una gran curiosidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'simulans', which means 'simulator' or 'appearance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a sad expression
    indicates that someone shows sadness on their face.
    tener un semblante triste
    to change one's expression
    refers to when a person's facial expression transforms due to some emotion.
    cambiar el semblante
    a serene expression
    indicates that the person has a calm and peaceful appearance.
    un semblante sereno

    Related Words

    expression
    Way in which emotional state manifests through the face.
    expresión
    face
    Face of a person.
    rostro
    appearance
    External appearance of a person or thing.
    apariencia

    Slang Meanings

    To have a bad face
    Today you look unwell, what's wrong?
    Hoy tienes mala cara, ¿qué te pasa?
    To have a face that suggests unfriendliness
    At the party, Juan arrived with a unfriendly face.
    En la fiesta, Juan llegó con cara de pocos amigos.