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"Ante" is a form of "ante", a preposition which is often translated as "before". "Frente" is a noun which is often translated as "forehead". Learn more about the difference between "ante" and "frente" below.
ante(
ahn
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teh
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. before
El acusado se declaró no culpable ante el tribunal.The accused pleaded not guilty before the court.
2. (faced with)
a. in the face of
Tienes que crecerte ante la adversidad para tener éxito a largo plazo.You have to grow stronger in the face of adversity to succeed in the long run.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (animal)
a. moose (North American species)
Los antes son los cérvidos más grandes.Moose are the largest members of the deer family.
b. elk (European species)
Las astas de los antes pueden elevarse 1.2 metros por encima de sus cabezas.Elk antlers can extend 1.2 meters above their heads.
5. (material)
a. suede
Con este vestido de ante rojo, parezco Papá Noel.Wearing this red suede dress, I look like Santa Claus.
la frente, el frente(
frehn
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teh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. front
El frente de la casa está adornado para Navidad.The front of the house is decorated for Christmas.
4. (military)
a. front
El frente ruso fue el sitio de algunas de las batallas más agotadoras de la guerra.The Russian front was the site of some of the most grueling battles of the war.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
