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"Frente a" is a preposition which is often translated as "in front of", and "delante de" is a preposition which is also often translated as "in front of". Learn more about the difference between "frente a" and "delante de" below.
frente a(
frehn
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teh
ah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. in front of
Puedes estacionar tu carro frente a mi casa.You can park your car in front of my house.
b. opposite
La entrada al parqueadero está frente al edificio principal.The entrance to the parking garage is opposite the main building.
a. against
Mi candidato favorito está en desventaja frente a los otros favoritos.My favorite candidate is in disadvantage against the other frontrunners.
a. facing
Nos encontramos frente a una posible sequía por la falta de lluvias.We are facing a major draught with the lack of rain this season.
delante de(
deh
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lahn
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teh
deh
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. in front of
No digas malas palabras delante de los niños.Don't say rude words in front of the kids.
b. opposite
El baño está delante de la salida de emergencia.The bathroom is opposite the emergency exit.
