la fachada

the facade

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the facade Usually the front or exterior of a building; it can also mean an outward appearance that hides the truth.
SP: La fachada de la escuela necesita una nueva capa de pintura.
EN: The school’s facade needs a new coat of paint.

Hay que fijar los cables en la fachada.

The cables need to be secured to the facade.

— Nazarín (1959)

La fachada de la casa está pintada de blanco.

The facade of the house is painted white.

La depresión oculta muchas ventajas detrás de la fachada.

Depression hides many advantages behind the facade.

Ella ni siquiera se dio cuenta que pinté la fachada del edificio.

She didn't even realize that I painted the facade of the building.

— Aquarius (2016)

No me convence ese rojo, prefiero uno más apagado para la fachada.

I'm not convinced by that red; I prefer a more muted one for the facade.

Aquel ascensor va por la fachada y es de vidrio.

That elevator goes along the facade and is made of glass.