Spanish · Body & Health
"Face" in Spanish: cara
la cara
Note: also: el rostro
Face is la cara (KAH-rah). It is feminine. Rostro is a more formal option. Wash your face with Lávate la cara.
Morning routine
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How to pronounce cara
Say it
KAH-rah
/ˈka.ɾa/
KAH-rah. Stress KAH. Clear r.
"Face" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cara | face Everyday default. | Everyday default. |
| el rostro | face / countenance More formal or written. | More formal or written. |
| lavarse la cara | to wash one's face Morning routine. | Morning routine. |
| cara a cara | face to face In-person meeting. | In-person meeting. |
How to use cara in real life
- 1Morning routine
Me lavo la cara con agua fría.
I wash my face with cold water.
La cara in daily care.
- 2Photo
Sonríe. Muéstrame tu cara.
Smile. Show me your face.
Casual request with cara.
- 3Meeting
Hablamos cara a cara mañana.
We'll talk face to face tomorrow.
Fixed phrase cara a cara.
Mistakes English speakers make with cara
Incorrect: El cara está sucia.
Correct: La cara está sucia.
Cara is feminine: la cara.
Incorrect: Lávate el face.
Correct: Lávate la cara.
Use cara, not face.
Good to know
Cara is the daily word; rostro sounds more formal. Cara a cara means in person, not on a call.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a photo
ChatPal
¿Tienes algo en la cara?
Do you have something on your face?
You
¿En la cara? ¿Dónde?
On my face? Where?
ChatPal
Aquí, cerca de la mejilla.
Here, near the cheek.
You
Listo. Ya lo quité.
Done. I wiped it off.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Face" in Spanish
Is cara masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la cara, mi cara.
Is rostro the same as cara?
Same idea; rostro is more formal.
How do I say wash your face?
Lávate la cara.
What does cara a cara mean?
Face to face / in person.
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