la misma cara
/la misma kaɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'same face' is translated into Spanish as la misma cara.
You can use the phrase Tener la misma cara in informal contexts to mean 'to have the same face.'
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of la (the), misma (same) and cara (face).
Which one should you use?
While la misma cara is often used to describe physical resemblance, the alternative el mismo rostro sounds slightly more formal or literary.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you use the masculine noun rostro instead of cara, the adjective must change to the masculine form mismo.
How do you pronounce it?
/la misma kaɾa/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word cara is a homonym that also means 'expensive', which can lead to puns in Spanish literature and comedy.
- In Spain, saying someone has la misma cara can sometimes imply they have a 'shameless' expression or 'nerve' in certain idiomatic contexts.
- The word cara comes from the Ancient Greek word kára, which originally meant 'head' rather than just the 'face'.
Examples in context
- Tienen exactamente la misma cara.They have the exact same face.Tatoeba #824776 by Espi, translation #680863 by Source_VOA
- Ellos tienen la misma cara, es impresionante la similitud.They have the same face, the similarity is remarkable.
- ¿No te has dado cuenta de que tienen la misma cara?Haven't you noticed they have the same face?
- ¡Wow! ¡Son hermanos gemelos! ¡Son igualitos!Wow! They're twin brothers! They look exactly the same!
- Ella tiene la misma cara de cansancio que tú.She has the same look of tiredness as you.
Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at an old photograph of their cousins.
- María¿Ves a los hermanos?Do you see the brothers?
- JavierSí, tienen la misma cara.Yes, they have the same face.
- MaríaEs increíble lo parecidos que son.It is incredible how similar they are.
- JavierParece que son gemelos.It looks like they are twins.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cara, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
