dar la cara

face up to it; stand up for someone

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phrase Rare #37,616

face up to it; stand up for someone An idiomatic expression meaning to take responsibility, confront a difficult situation, or defend someone. With por, it means to stand up for or defend someone.

SP: Aunque fue difícil, tuvo que dar la cara por su equipo.

EN: Although it was difficult, he had to stand up for his team.

Yo quiero ser claro con vos, dar la cara, ir de frente.

I want to be clear with you, face the situation, and be upfront.

— Diarios de motocicleta (2004)

Acabará por dar la cara.

He’ll eventually show his true colors.

— Perdición (1944)

Tengo que salir y dar la cara.

I have to go out there and face the music.

— Anaconda (2025)

Tuvo que dar la cara.

He had to face the music.