rosto

[ˈʁɔʃ.tu]

nounmasculinepl: rostos

face

1. The front part of the human head from the forehead to the chin

She had a beautiful face with striking features.

Ela tinha um rosto bonito com características marcantes.

2. A person's appearance or expression

He had a sad look on his face.

Ele tinha uma expressão triste no rosto.

3. Aspect or appearance of something

The company showed a new face after the restructuring.

A empresa mostrou um novo rosto após a reestruturação.

NYC Slang

face, mug

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

rosto

Most common term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

rosto

Standard usage, also uses 'cara' informally

São Paulo

rosto

Standard usage in formal contexts

Portugal

rosto

Standard term, formal and informal usage

de rosto vermelho - red-faced (embarrassed)

fazer rosto duro - to keep a straight face

dar o rosto - to show one's face; to face consequences

rosto fechado - stern expression

virar o rosto - to turn away; to ignore

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