Meaning
face
- face (of a person or an animal)
- countenance, expression, face
- side
- appearance, look
In a sentence
Hai una faccia molto stanca oggi.
You look very tired today.
Il bambino ha la faccia sporca.
The child has a dirty face.
Mi lavo la faccia ogni mattina.
I wash my face every morning.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| faccia | feminine · singular |
| facce | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'faccia' for literal faces; 'viso' is more poetic or formal. 'Faccia' is neutral and common.
- In expressions like 'fare una faccia', 'faccia' means 'expression', not just the physical face.
- Plural is 'facce', but 'faccia' is often used for both singular and plural in informal speech (e.g., 'le facce' → 'le faccia').