rosto, semblante, fisionomia
1. a person's face or facial expression, especially when considered in terms of its appearance or expression
He had a stern visage that intimidated most people.
Ele tinha um rosto severo que intimidava a maioria das pessoas.
2. the appearance or aspect of something
The landscape presented a bleak visage in winter.
A paisagem apresentava um aspecto desolado no inverno.
3. the front or face of something (archaic/poetic usage)
The visage of the building was decorated with ornate carvings.
A fachada do edifício era decorada com entalhes ornamentados.
The word 'visage' is considered formal and somewhat literary in contemporary English, often used in descriptive or poetic contexts. In Portuguese, 'rosto' is the everyday equivalent, while 'semblante' carries more emotional or expressive connotations. 'Visage' is rarely used in casual American English but appears frequently in literature, formal writing, and historical texts.
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