tener buena cara
to look well, to look healthy
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/te.ˈneɾ ˈbwe.na ˈka.ɾa/
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Cultural Note
Spaniards frequently comment on appearance as a way of showing care. 'Tener buena cara' and its opposite 'tener mala cara' are everyday observations. This directness about someone's appearance is not considered rude in Spanish culture — it's a sign of paying attention and caring about the other person.
📝 Example Sentences
Tienes muy buena cara hoy, ¿has dormido bien?
You look really well today, did you sleep well?
Después de las vacaciones tiene muy buena cara.
After the vacation, she looks very healthy.
No tienes buena cara, ¿te encuentras bien?
You don't look well, are you feeling okay?