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rostro

face

noun RROS-troh Rare

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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