tiene mala cara

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he doesn't look well
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Jorge está muy cansado y tiene mala cara.Jorge is very tired and he doesn't look well.
b. she doesn't look well
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
¿Ya está mejor Ana? - Bueno, todavía tiene mala cara.Is Ana better now? - Well, she still doesn't look well.
c. doesn't look well
Lidia tiene mala cara. Creo que ha perdido demasiado peso.Lidia doesn't look well. I think she's lost too much weight.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you don't look well
Tiene mala cara. - Sí, casi no dormí anoche.You don't look well. - Yes, I hardly slept last night.
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