What does de cara a in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word de cara a in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use de cara a in Spanish.

The word de cara a in Spanish means with regard to, take for a fool, play for a fool. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word de cara a

with regard to

locución preposicional (con respecto a)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El alcalde prometió tomar medidas de cara a la delincuencia en la ciudad.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. As regards the morning's memo, the new policy will take effect immediately.

take for a fool, play for a fool

locución verbal (engañar, burlar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El tipo del almacén me vio la cara de idiota: me vendió un aparato defectuoso.

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