il fronte
forehead
Parte del viso che si trova sopra gli occhi e sotto i capelli.
Definition & meaning
Fronte has several meanings, depending on its gender and context:
- Forehead: the part of the face above the eyes.
- Front or facade: the forward-facing side of a building or object.
- Front line: an area where opposing armies fight.
- Front or coalition: a group united for a common cause.
- Weather front: the boundary between two air masses.
It can also appear in expressions referring to a field of activity or a situation, as in “on the work front.”
Grammar & Word origin
Fronte is a noun derived from Latin frons, frontis, meaning “forehead” or “front.”
It is generally feminine when referring to the forehead or a facade: la fronte. It is usually masculine when referring to a military, political, meteorological, or figurative front: il fronte.
The plural is fronti for both genders.
Synonyms & antonyms
- For the forehead, fronte has no common exact synonym.
- For a facade, facciata is often more specific to the front of a building.
- For a military front, linea can refer to a defensive or fighting line, though it is broader in meaning.
- For a coalition, schieramento emphasizes an alignment of people or groups.
- For the front side, retro means “back” or “rear.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Lui ha una mano sulla fronte.noun
He has a hand on his forehead.
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