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/ˈfɾente/

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Translation

front; forehead

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Word origin

From Latin frons, accusative frontem ('forehead, front, brow').

Origin
Latin
Root
frontem
English cognates
front, frontier, affront, confront

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralfrentes

Examples

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I live right in front of the park.

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His forehead was wet from the heat.

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We have to face up to this problem.

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He hit his forehead against the glass door.

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A cold front will reach the country tomorrow afternoon.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: frente, baño, personal and 7 more words.