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caras

/KAH-ras/

faces

A close-up illustration showing three diverse human faces with different expressions.

The noun caras means 'faces'.

caras(noun)

fA1

faces

?

body part

Also:

sides

?

of a coin or object

,

heads

?

in 'heads or tails'

📝 In Action

Las niñas tienen caras muy felices.

A1

The girls have very happy faces.

Tiramos la moneda para ver qué sale, ¿caras o cruces?

A2

We toss the coin to see what comes up, heads or tails?

Me gusta ver las caras de la gente cuando reciben regalos.

A2

I like seeing people's faces when they receive gifts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rostros (faces)

Common Collocations

  • hacer caras – to make faces
  • ver caras – to see people

Idioms & Expressions

  • verle las caras a alguien – to face someone/to confront someone

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Noun

This is the plural form of the feminine noun 'cara' (face/side). In Spanish, nouns must match the number of people or things (one cara, many caras).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "Los caras (The faces)"

Correction: Use the feminine article 'las' because 'cara' is a feminine word: 'Las caras'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Heads or Tails

When deciding with a coin toss, 'caras' means 'heads' (the side with the face/design), and 'cruces' means 'tails' (the side with the cross or value).

An illustration showing two highly ornate, glittering diamond necklaces resting on luxurious red velvet, symbolizing high cost.

The feminine plural adjective caras means 'expensive'.

caras(adjective)

fA1

expensive

?

plural feminine

Also:

costly

?

plural feminine

📝 In Action

Estas joyas son demasiado caras para mí.

A1

These jewels are too expensive for me.

Las entradas para el concierto estaban muy caras.

A2

The tickets for the concert were very expensive.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • costosas (costly)

Antonyms

  • baratas (cheap)

Common Collocations

  • ser caras – to be expensive
  • muy caras – very expensive

💡 Grammar Points

Matching Adjectives

This word is the feminine plural form of 'caro' (expensive). It must match the noun it describes in both gender and number. If the noun is feminine and plural (like 'joyas'), you use 'caras'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Agreement

Mistake: "Las casas son caro."

Correction: Since 'casas' (houses) is feminine and plural, you must say 'Las casas son caras'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Cost vs. Love

Be careful! The singular masculine form 'caro' can also mean 'dear' or 'beloved' when used to address someone, but 'caras' only means expensive.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: caras

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'caras' as an adjective (describing how costly something is)?

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Word Family

cara(face, side) - noun
caro(expensive, dear) - adjective
carestía(high cost, scarcity) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 'caras' and 'caro' related?

Yes! 'Caras' is the feminine plural form of the adjective 'caro' (meaning expensive). It is also the plural of the noun 'cara' (face). They share the same root, which is why they look the same.

How do I know if 'caras' means 'faces' or 'expensive'?

Look at the sentence structure. If it is used directly after 'las' and is the main thing being discussed, it usually means 'faces' (Las caras son redondas). If it follows a form of the verb 'ser' or 'estar' and describes a feminine plural noun, it means 'expensive' (Las joyas son caras).