facade
US /fəˈsɑːd/
UK /fəˈsɑːd/
1.
facciata
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 grande facciata del teatro dell'opera era illuminata di notte.
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The building's facade was made of intricate stone carvings.
La facciata dell'edificio era fatta di intricate sculture in pietra.
2.
facciata, apparenza, maschera
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.
Sotto la sua facciata calma, era profondamente turbato.
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The company maintained a facade of success despite its financial difficulties.
L'azienda manteneva una facciata di successo nonostante le sue difficoltà finanziarie.