Fronteras (en. Borders)

/fɾonˈteɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Lines that delimit a territory or a country.

The borders of this country are well-defined.

Las fronteras de este país están bien definidas.

Limits between different contexts or realities.

The borders between personal and professional life should remain clear.

Las fronteras entre la vida personal y profesional deben mantenerse claras.

Spaces where different cultures or influences meet.

Cultural borders can enrich us.

Las fronteras culturales pueden enriquecernos.

From Latin 'frontera', which means 'limit, edge, or border of a country'.

to cross borders

Overcoming geographical or cultural limits.

cruzar fronteras

invisible borders

Non-physical limits based on perceptions or cultural differences.

fronteras invisibles

open borders

Policy of allowing free passage between countries.

fronteras abiertas

limit

Extreme or end of something.

límite

barrier

Obstacle that prevents passage.

barrera

division

Separation of parts.

división

To go to the American side from the Mexican side.

He was at the border trying to cross.

Estuvo en la frontera tratando de cruzar.

Referring to irregular immigration.

Many come seeking to cross borders.

Muchos vienen buscando cruzar fronteras.