Also means
countenance
Usage Note
Rostro is a more literary or formal synonym of cara ('face'), often used in writing, poetry, or elevated speech: su rostro reflejaba tristeza ('his face reflected sadness'). It rarely appears in everyday practical contexts, where cara is the default. The word descends from Latin rostrum ('beak').
Examples
"Su rostro mostraba una expresión de alegría."
Natural Translation
Her face showed an expression of joy.

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