fachada

facade

la fachada(fah-chah-dah)

feminine noun

1. (architecture)

a. facade

La fachada del edificio es muy bonita.

The building's facade is really beautiful.

b. façade

Queremos pintar la fachada de la casa.

We want to paint the house's façade.

c. front

Están haciendo remodelaciones en la fachada del edificio.

They're remodeling the front of the building.

2. (look)

a. facade

Un tipo violento se esconde tras la fachada de hombre encantador.

Behind that facade of a charming man, hides a violent guy.

b. appearance

Tratan de mantener una fachada de matrimonio ejemplar, pero siempre se están peleando.

They try to keep the appearance of a model marriage, but they are always fighting.

3. (of illegal business)

a. front

Creo que la lavandería es solo una fachada.

I think the laundromat is just a front.