How do you say 'forehead' in Spanish?

The word is frente, pronounced FREN-teh, and it is a feminine noun when referring to the body part.

Does frente always mean forehead?

It depends on context — la frente (feminine) means forehead, while el frente (masculine) means the front of something or a battlefront.

How would you say 'I bumped my forehead' in Spanish?

You would say me golpeé la frente, using the reflexive construction with the definite article as is standard for body parts in Spanish.

Spanish vocabulary · Beginner

Forehead in Spanish: Frente

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Frente · noun · FREN-teh

Frente is the Spanish word for forehead. Be aware that frente can also mean front depending on context, so the meaning shifts with usage.

FREN-teh

Tiene la frente caliente, creo que tiene fiebre.

His forehead is hot, I think he has a fever.

How Native Speakers Use Frente

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Checking temperature

Ponle la mano en la frente para ver si tiene fiebre.

Put your hand on his forehead to see if he has a fever.

A parent checking a child's health.

Sunburn

Se me quemó la frente por no usar sombrero.

My forehead got sunburned because I didn't wear a hat.

Describing sun exposure effects.

Physical description

Ella tiene la frente amplia y despejada.

She has a broad, clear forehead.

Describing someone's facial features.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Frente

Gender confusion with frente

Incorrect: El frente del bebé está caliente.

Correct: La frente del bebé está caliente.

When frente means forehead it is feminine (la frente), but when it means front or battlefront it is masculine (el frente).

Using cabeza instead

Incorrect: Me golpeé la cabeza (pointing to forehead).

Correct: Me golpeé la frente.

Cabeza means head, not forehead — use frente to be specific about the forehead area.

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Common Questions About Forehead in Spanish

How do you say 'forehead' in Spanish?: The word is frente, pronounced FREN-teh, and it is a feminine noun when referring to the body part.
Does frente always mean forehead?: It depends on context — la frente (feminine) means forehead, while el frente (masculine) means the front of something or a battlefront.
How would you say 'I bumped my forehead' in Spanish?: You would say me golpeé la frente, using the reflexive construction with the definite article as is standard for body parts in Spanish.