An example of "frente a".

Question

One of the primary reasons beavers build their lodges is for protection from predators, such as....

Una de las razones primarias por la que los castores construyen sus madrigueras es por como protección de los animales, tales como......

Correction:

Una de las razones primarias por la quelos castores construyen sus madrigueras es por como protección de los frente a otras animales, tales como los

My question is regarding the use of "frente a". I think I was trying to translate literally and in Spanish the concept of against predators, or for protection against predators can be expressed with "frente a"? So it translates the concept of "facing", "in the face of", or "in front of"? Any thoughts are appreciated. Muchas gracias!

Answer 1

It is similar to "face up" such as "face up reality".

You must face up reality.- Debes hacer frente a la realidad.

You must face up reality.- Debes enfrentarte a la realidad.

"Frente a" is very similar to "enfrentarse" but in your case you cannot use "enfrentarse" but "frente a".

I believe the expression is "face up to" (etc) - Por ejemplo "You've gotta face up to reality, it's not gonna work!" - reinosubterráneo, Feb 26, 2012

'face reality' or 'face up to reality' - reinosubterráneo, Feb 26, 2012

Muchas gracias, nila! I hadn't seen "enfrentar" yet! - bandit51jd, Feb 26, 2012

Welcome to the forum, reino! - bandit51jd, Feb 26, 2012

Answer 2

Here is something I found on the internet. Google is a wonderful thing.

hacer cara; hacer frente a to face, confront

hacer frente a deal with, tackle

frente a towards; opposite

frente a in front of

Hola Joyce! Thank you because in English we do use those phrases, "deal with" "tackle the housework". - bandit51jd, Feb 26, 2012