la fachada

front, façade, outward appearance, front of a building

f a ˈt͡ʃ a d a
fachad front, façade, outward appearance + a Feminine singular
noun · feminine Rare #48,540
front, façade, outward appearance Often used figuratively for a false or misleading appearance.
SP: Su sonrisa era solo una fachada.
EN: Her smile was just a front.
front of a building
SP: La fachada de la casa necesita pintura.
EN: The front of the house needs painting.

Pero era todo fachada.

But it was all a facade.

— Contratiempo (2017)

Es sólo una fachada.

It's just a facade.

¿Es una fachada?

Is it a facade?

— Equipo Demolición (2026)

¿Crees que compro toda esa fachada?

Do you think I buy that whole act?

— Laurence Anyways (2012)