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.
A grande fachada da casa de ópera foi iluminada à noite.
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The building's facade was made of intricate stone carvings.
A fachada do edifício era feita de intrincadas esculturas em pedra.
2.
fachada, aparência, disfarce
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.
Por baixo de sua fachada calma, ele estava profundamente perturbado.
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The company maintained a facade of success despite its financial difficulties.
A empresa mantinha uma fachada de sucesso apesar de suas dificuldades financeiras.