Spanish word

faceta

Pronunciation

IPA/faˈθeta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfacet

Example

Esa foto muestra una faceta distinta de la ciudad.

That photo shows a different facet of the city.

Illustration for faceta (facet)

More examples

Los políticos muestran a veces su faceta más humana en las entrevistas.

Politicians sometimes show their more human side in interviews.

Core concept

A particular side or aspect of a person or thing that reveals part of its nature or behavior.

Common phrases

  • otra faceta

    another side

  • faceta personal

    personal side

Similar words

aspecto: One visible side of how something looks or is perceived in context.
característica: A specific property or quality that characterizes someone or something.
rasgo: A noticeable personal trait or feature that appears in behavior or appearance.
lado: A physical or figurative side of something viewed from one direction.

Definition in Spanish

Un aspecto particular de algo o alguien que revela una dimensión concreta de su naturaleza o conducta.

Word origin

From Latin facies 'face, appearance' via Old French facette as a diminutive, Spanish faceta developed a figurative sense of 'one face' meaning a single side or aspect.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used for personality, creative works, or situations and often appears with verbs like mostrar or sacar una faceta, while cara refers to a literal face and lado to physical sides.

Other meanings

  • sidenoun
  • facenoun

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