/afɾonˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to face, to confront
Word origin
From a- plus frente ('forehead, front'), from Latin frons ('forehead'). To afrontar something is to put your face to it and meet it head on.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- frons
- English cognates
- front, affront, frontier
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
Examples
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We have to face the problem calmly.
.
She knew how to confront the crisis with courage.
tantos gastos .
It is hard to face so many expenses this month.
consecuencias .
We must face the consequences of our actions.
mucha fortaleza.
He faced the illness with great strength.
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