faz
“faz” means “face” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
face
Also: countenance
📝 In Action
Su pálida faz reflejaba una profunda tristeza.
C1Her pale face reflected a deep sadness.
El poeta escribió versos a la bella faz de su amada.
C1The poet wrote verses to the beautiful face of his beloved.
Vimos la faz de la luna aparecer tras las nubes.
B2We saw the face of the moon appear behind the clouds.
surface, side
📝 In Action
Esa especie ha desaparecido de la faz de la tierra.
B2That species has disappeared from the face of the earth.
La moneda tiene una efigie en su faz principal.
C1The coin has an image on its main side.
Exploraron la faz del nuevo planeta con un robot.
B2They explored the surface of the new planet with a robot.
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Quick Quiz: faz
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct plural form of 'faz'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'facies', which meant 'appearance,' 'form,' or 'face.' It shares the same roots as the English word 'face.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'faz' the same as 'cara'?
Technically yes, they both mean 'face,' but 'faz' is very formal or poetic. You wouldn't use 'faz' to tell someone they have chocolate on their face; you'd use 'cara'.
How do I say 'double-sided' in Spanish using this word?
You can say 'a doble faz'. For example, 'impresión a doble faz' means double-sided printing.
What does 'la faz de la tierra' mean?
It means 'the face of the earth.' It's a very common expression used when talking about things existing (or disappearing) everywhere in the world.