face value
US /ˈfeɪs ˌvæl.juː/
UK /ˈfeɪs ˌvæl.juː/
1.
valor nominal, valor facial
the nominal or stated value or price of something, rather than its real or intrinsic value
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The bond has a face value of $1,000.
El bono tiene un valor nominal de 1.000 $.
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The ticket's face value was $50.
El valor nominal del boleto era de 50 $.
2.
valor aparente, al pie de la letra
the apparent worth or truth of something, without considering deeper meaning or hidden implications
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You shouldn't always take things at face value.
No siempre debes tomar las cosas al pie de la letra.
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Her apology seemed sincere, but I couldn't take it at face value.
Su disculpa parecía sincera, pero no pude tomarla al pie de la letra.