Spanish Conversation · Level 182
15 words
Spanish word
facha
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfatʃa/
Meaning
- feminine nounlook
Example
No me gusta la facha de esa persona.
I don't like that person's look.
More examples
Tiene muy buena facha para salir esta noche.
She has a very good appearance for going out tonight.
Core concept
Outward appearance and style of dress.
Common phrases
tener facha
have an appearance
tener mala facha
have a bad appearance
Similar words
apariencia: General visual impression from facial features, posture, and grooming.
aspecto: Visible appearance or external condition as perceived at a glance.
estilo: Distinctive manner of dressing and behaving that expresses personal taste.
ropa: Specific pieces of clothing a person is wearing.
Definition in Spanish
Apariencia exterior o pinta de una persona, especialmente la forma de vestir; en lenguaje coloquial también puede usarse como insulto para llamar a alguien fascista.
Word origin
From Latin facies 'face, appearance' via Italian faccia into Spanish facha to mean outward appearance, and the political insult arises from the colloquial shortening of fascista.
Usage tips
- In colloquial speech tener buena facha praises someone's looks while ser un/una facha labels someone a fascist, and aspecto or apariencia are safer in formal contexts.