facial
/fa-SYAL/
facial
The word 'facial' can describe anything relating to the face.
📝 In Action
Ella tiene una expresión facial muy alegre.
A2She has a very cheerful facial expression.
Necesito una crema facial para el sol.
A2I need a face cream for the sun.
💡 Grammar Points
One form fits all
This word doesn't change its ending for 'male' or 'female' words. You can say 'un músculo facial' or 'una expresión facial' using the exact same form.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'fácil'
Mistake: "Using 'fácil' when you mean 'facial'."
Correction: Use 'fácil' for 'easy' and 'facial' for things related to the face. They look similar but sound different!
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Skin Care
When talking about beauty products, Spanish often uses 'facial' (crema facial) where English might just say 'face' (face cream).
A 'facial' is also a popular beauty treatment for skin care.
📝 In Action
Me hice un facial en el spa el sábado.
B1I got a facial at the spa on Saturday.
El facial incluye una máscara de arcilla.
B1The facial includes a clay mask.
⭐ Usage Tips
Salon Talk
In many Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Latin America, 'un facial' is the standard way to ask for a facial treatment.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: facial
Question 1 of 2
Which of these phrases means 'facial expression'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'facial' change if the noun is feminine?
No. Adjectives that end in -al in Spanish are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. For example: 'el nervio facial' and 'la crema facial'.
Is 'facial' the same as 'fácil'?
No. 'Fácil' means 'easy.' They look similar, but 'facial' has an extra 'i' and refers to the face.