Frontero (en. Border)

/fɾon'teɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who lives or works at the border between two countries.
The frontero knows well the culture on both sides of the border.
El frontero conoce bien la cultura de ambos lados de la frontera.
Relating to a border or limit.
Border regulations were established for trade between nations.
Se establecieron normas fronteras para el comercio entre naciones.

Etymology

From the Latin 'frontera', which means limit or edge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

border town
A settlement located at the border.
pueblo fronterizo
border control
The security and regulatory procedures at the border.
control fronterizo
border crossing
A designated place to cross from one country to another.
cruce fronterizo

Related Words

border
Limit that separates two territories.
frontera
bordering
That is in or near a border.
fronterizo
limit
The line that marks the end of an area or territory.
limite

Slang Meanings

Term used to describe someone who engages in activities at the border.
That guy is a frontero, he’s always crossing over to do business.
Ese tipo es un frontero, siempre está cruzando para hacer negocios.