Frente (en. Forehead)

/fɾente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Anterior surface of the head between the eyebrows and the hair.
He has a broad forehead.
Él tiene una frente amplia.
Line or part of a battle or conflict.
The army advanced on the front line.
El ejército avanzó en el frente de batalla.
Visible space or surface of a building or object.
The house has a beautiful facade at the front.
La casa tiene una hermosa fachada en la frente.

Etymology

From Latin 'frons, frontis' which means 'forehead' or 'front.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

face to face
In direct confrontation.
frente a frente
to be in charge
To be at the head or in command of something.
estar en la frente
to face the music
To take on responsibility.
dar la cara

Related Words

frontal
Related to the front or forward part.
frontal
populist front
Political movement that seeks popular support.
frente-populista

Slang Meanings

Battlefront
The politician is always at the forefront of social issues.
El político siempre está en el frente de batalla de los problemas sociales.
Cold front
A cold front is approaching; it will bring rain.
Un frente frío se acerca, traerá lluvia.