Example: Siempre trato de dar la cara en los problemas difíciles.
Definition
"Dar la cara" means to face up to a difficult situation or responsibility with courage and honesty. It involves confronting challenges directly rather than avoiding them, as in the example phrase where someone always tries to "dar la cara" in tough problems.
Translations
to face up to
verantwoordelijkheid nemen
donar la cara
faire face
Verantwortung übernehmen
Etymology
The phrase "dar la cara" literally means 'to give the face.' It comes from the idea of showing one's face openly, symbolizing honesty and bravery. Did you know? In many cultures, facing someone directly is a sign of courage, which inspired this expression.
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"Dar la cara" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to face up to