Enfrente (en. Opposite)

/enˈfɾente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Refers to an opposing position or one that is directly in front of something.

The store is in front of the square.

La tienda está enfrente de la plaza.

Indicates a location that is in front of another.

We live in front of the gas station.

Vivimos enfrente de la gasolinera.

Can be used in figurative contexts to describe a direct situation.

The problems are in front of us and we must face them.

Los problemas están enfrente de nosotros y debemos afrontarlos.

It comes from the Latin 'in frontem', which means 'in the front part'.

in front of the house

Located right at the front of the house.

enfrente de la casa

live in front

Residing in a place that is in front or directly opposite another.

vivir enfrente

have something in front

To have something in view, right at the opposite side.

tener algo enfrente

front

Front part of something or the opposing position.

frente

ahead

Part that is closest to the front or anterior.

delante

opposition

Situation of being in front of something or someone.

oposición

To be in the same direction or situation as someone.

Let's go in front, the party is there.

Vamos enfrente, que ahí está la fiesta.

Iron to refer to an immediate challenge.

The problems are in front and we can't avoid it.

Los problemas están enfrente y no podemos evitarlo.