What does frente a in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word frente a in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use frente a in Spanish.

The word frente a in Spanish means in front of, in the presence of, behavior in the face of, in front of, face-to-face, face to face, face, face, face up to, face up to, respond to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word frente a

in front of

locución preposicional (de cara, delante de)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Mi casa queda frente al cementerio. Berta instaló un televisor frente a su cama.
My house is opposite the cemetery. Berta installed a TV opposite her bed.

in the presence of

locución preposicional (ante, en presencia de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
No debes decir palabrotas frente a los niños.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. What you have before you is a feast fit for a king!

behavior in the face of

(actitud) (US)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Analizaron su comportamiento frente a problemas para ver si era un buen líder.
They analyzed his behavior in the face of problems to see if he was a good leader.

in front of

locución preposicional (enfrente, delante de)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
La tienda está de frente al supermercado.
The shop is in front of the supermarket.

face-to-face, face to face

locución adverbial (uno a la vista de otro)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Puestos frente a frente, dos peces betta machos se tornan agresivos.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The two leading candidates in the elections debated face-to-face.

face

locución preposicional (ante algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Finalmente, el político corrupto se encuentra frente a frente con la justicia.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. You must remain strong in the face of adversity.

face

locución verbal (enfrentarse a)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El gobierno debe hacer frente a los problemas de la gente.
The government should face people's problems.

face up to

locución verbal (enfrentarse a algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tengo que hacerle frente a ese problema.
I have to face up to the problem.

face up to

locución verbal (enfrentar a alguien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
No quiero hacerle frente a mi jefe.
I don't want to face up to my boss.

respond to

locución verbal (dar cuenta ante)

El soldado responde frente a su coronel.
The soldier responds to the colonel.

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