cara
face
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkaɾa/
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Cultural Note
Cara is also used in common expressions like 'poner buena cara' and 'dar la cara,' which extend beyond the literal meaning of face.
📝 Example Sentences
Tenía una gran sonrisa en la cara.
She had a big smile on her face.
Me lavé la cara con agua fría.
I washed my face with cold water.
Su cara mostró sorpresa al escuchar la noticia.
His face showed surprise when he heard the news.