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"Frente a" is a preposition which is often translated as "in front of", and "enfrente de" is a phrase which is often translated as "across from". Learn more about the difference between "frente a" and "enfrente 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.
enfrente de(
ehn
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frehn
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teh
deh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (facing)
a. in front of
El taxi está esperando enfrente de la entrada.The taxi is waiting in front of the entrance.
