A1 Idiom 중립

Poner buena cara

Put on a brave face

To pretend to be happy or okay despite difficulties.

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문화적 배경

In Spain, this is often used in the context of 'Al mal tiempo, buena cara', emphasizing stoicism during economic or social hardship. In Mexico, this is often linked to the concept of 'echarle ganas' (to give it your all), where putting on a good face is an active, energetic choice.

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Verb Choice

Always use 'poner'. 'Hacer' or 'tener' will sound unnatural to native speakers.

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Social Etiquette

Using this phrase shows you understand the value of social harmony in Spanish culture.

To pretend to be happy or okay despite difficulties.

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Verb Choice

Always use 'poner'. 'Hacer' or 'tener' will sound unnatural to native speakers.

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Social Etiquette

Using this phrase shows you understand the value of social harmony in Spanish culture.

셀프 테스트

Complete the phrase.

Ante los problemas, siempre hay que ______ buena cara.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: poner

The idiom is 'poner buena cara'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Poner buena cara.

The standard word order is 'buena cara'.

When do you use this?

You are at a party but feel sad. What do you do?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Poner buena cara.

It is a social strategy to maintain a pleasant demeanor.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Todo salió mal hoy.' B: 'Lo sé, pero ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pon buena cara

It is the standard advice for overcoming a bad day.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Ante los problemas, siempre hay que ______ buena cara.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: poner

The idiom is 'poner buena cara'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct usage.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Poner buena cara.

The standard word order is 'buena cara'.

When do you use this? situation_matching A1

You are at a party but feel sad. What do you do?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Poner buena cara.

It is a social strategy to maintain a pleasant demeanor.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Todo salió mal hoy.' B: 'Lo sé, pero ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pon buena cara

It is the standard advice for overcoming a bad day.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

7 질문

Not necessarily. It is considered a social skill to manage your emotions for the benefit of others.

Yes, it is a very professional way to show you are resilient.

Yes, so always use 'buena' (feminine).

It sounds like you are describing a face that is physically attractive.

Yes, it is the direct equivalent.

It is used in almost every situation where you need to stay positive.

Try using it in your daily journal when describing a difficult day.

관련 표현

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Al mal tiempo, buena cara

builds on

The full proverb.

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Hacer de tripas corazón

similar

To be brave despite fear.

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Echarle ganas

similar

To give it your all.

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