Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
FRONT in Spanish: FRENTE
Frente · noun · FREN-teh
Frente serves as the Spanish word for 'front' in most contexts — from the front of a building to a weather front to the forehead on your face. Its gender changes meaning: el frente typically refers to a front (military, weather, or positional), while la frente means the forehead.
FREN-teh
Te espero en el frente del edificio.
I'll wait for you in front of the building.
Front in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for front, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| frente | front | FREN-teh | Default, widely understood |
| delantero | front | adjective: front part | |
| fachada | front | building front |
How Native Speakers Use Frente
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Location
La tienda está al frente de la plaza.
The store is at the front of the plaza.
Giving directions or describing position.
Body Part
Se golpeó la frente con la puerta.
She hit her forehead on the door.
When frente means forehead (feminine).
Weather
Un frente frío llegará mañana.
A cold front will arrive tomorrow.
Meteorological usage.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Frente
Gender Confusion
Incorrect: Me duele el frente.
Correct: Me duele la frente.
When referring to the forehead, frente is feminine (la frente). When referring to a front position or military/weather front, it is masculine (el frente).
Preposition Error
Incorrect: Está en frente el supermercado.
Correct: Está en frente del supermercado.
The prepositional phrase 'en frente de' (in front of) requires the preposition de to connect to the noun.
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Common Questions About Front in Spanish
- How do I say 'in front of' in Spanish?
- The phrase is 'en frente de' or 'delante de' — both mean 'in front of,' with delante de being slightly more common in everyday speech for physical position.
- Does frente change gender?
- Frente is one of Spanish's rare words that changes meaning with gender: el frente means a front (position, battle, weather), while la frente means the forehead.
- How do I say 'front door' in Spanish?
- The front door is 'la puerta principal' (main door) or 'la puerta de entrada' (entrance door) — saying puerta del frente also works but is less standard.