Make a face Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To change your facial expression in a way that shows emotion, often by twisting your face to show dislike, surprise, or to be funny.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and common with children. Often used as 'make a funny face' or 'make faces at someone'. Used for showing emotion—mostly negative (disgust, annoyance) or playfully.
Spanish: poner una cara - hacer una muecaPortuguese (BR): fazer uma caretaPortuguese (PT): fazer uma caretaChinese (Simplified): 做鬼脸Chinese (Traditional): 做鬼臉Hindi: मुंह बनानाArabic: يتجهّم - يعبسBengali: অদ্ভুত মুখ করা - মুখ বিকৃত করাRussian: гримасничать - строить рожиJapanese: 変な顔をするVietnamese: làm mặt xấu - nhăn mặtKorean: 얼굴을 찡그리다 - 얼굴을 일그러뜨리다Turkish: yüz ekşitmek - surat yapmakUrdu: منہ بنانا - چہرہ بگاڑناIndonesian: membuat muka - memasang wajah aneh
Example Sentences
The baby made a face when he tasted the lemon.
basic
Please don't make a face at your food.
basic
He likes to make a face to make his little sister laugh.
basic
She couldn't help but make a face when she saw the mess in the kitchen.
natural
Every time the teacher turns away, someone makes a face at the class clown.
natural
Kids, stop making faces at each other and eat your dinner.
natural