Synonyms for

Cara

Verb / ˈkerʌ / Another word for cara — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'cara' is the Spanish word for 'face'.

Synonyms & similar words

rostro faz semblante aspecto careto fisonomía morfología apariencia expresión frente cabeza pinta cachucha mugre cacharro labia careto chola chola tachuela

Synonyms by register

Formal

liking fondness affection regard

Informal

liking fondness love crush

Literary

ardor devotion adoration

Antonyms

dislike hatred aversion animosity enmity repugnance

Common collocations

  • hold in high cara
  • have a great cara for
  • show great cara
  • express cara
  • deep cara
  • mutual cara
  • unrequited cara

Word family

noun carer
adjective caring

Usage note

Cara is primarily used in informal contexts and can sometimes be confused with 'care'. It is less common in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. I saw her cara in the mirror.
  2. Her beautiful cara lit up the room.
  3. He had a sad cara after the argument.
  4. The artist painted a cara on the canvas.
  5. She wore a mask to cover her cara.

Quotes

  • "Your cara is your passport; it is your face. With that, you welcome people. A good cara is a good welcome." - Catherine Pulsifer
  • "Your cara tells a story. It shouldn't be a story about your mascara." - Anonymous
  • "A cara without wrinkles is like a tree without leaves." - Proverb

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