facade

BrE /ˈfæsəd/ AmE /ˈfæsəd/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING FACE [singular] B1

the front part of a building, especially one that looks attractive or impressive but may not represent the rest of the building

fachada, frente de un edificio

  • the facade of a building

Collocations facade of a historic building · beautiful facade

  • The hotel has an impressive facade.

    El hotel tiene una fachada impresionante.

2 APPEARANCE [singular] B2

the appearance or behavior of a person, group, organization, etc., that is not real but intended to make people think they are better than they really are

fachada, apariencia engañosa

  • the facade of a person or organization

Collocations facade of honesty · political facade

  • The company's facade hides its real problems.

    La fachada de la empresa oculta sus problemas reales.