facade
US /fəˈsɑːd/
UK /fəˈsɑːd/
1.
fachada
the principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space
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The grand facade of the opera house was illuminated at night.
La gran fachada de la ópera estaba iluminada por la noche.
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The building's facade was made of intricate stone carvings.
La fachada del edificio estaba hecha de intrincadas tallas de piedra.
2.
fachada, apariencia, disfraz
an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality
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Beneath his calm facade, he was deeply troubled.
Bajo su fachada tranquila, estaba profundamente preocupado.
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The company maintained a facade of success despite its financial difficulties.
La empresa mantuvo una fachada de éxito a pesar de sus dificultades financieras.