la jeta

the face

→ el
phrase Rare #43,199
the face Informal and often vulgar; in some contexts, it can also refer to someone’s cheek or audacity.
SP: Se asomó con la jeta llena de pintura.
EN: He showed his face covered in paint.

Tuvo la jeta de pedirme que lo ayudara.

He had the nerve to ask me for help.

No me hables con la jeta pintada así.

Don't talk to me with your face painted like that.

— Vuelven (2017)

Tenés una oportunidad delante de la jeta y no la podés ver.

You’ve got an opportunity right in front of your face, and you can’t see it.

— Nueve reinas (2000)

¡Llevas Luciani escrito en la jeta!

You’ve got Luciani written all over your face!

— Un profeta (2009)

Asoma la jeta.

It sticks its face out.

— La dolce vita (1960)

Tápate la jeta con un calzón.

Cover your mouth with a pair of underwear.

— Andrei Rublev (1966)

Poner la jeta, no me gusta.

I don't like sulking.

— Nueve reinas (2000)