Meanings (ES + gloss)
frente
A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.
Near-synonyms: frontperson, frontman, front man
Officially it's a dry-cleaning shop, but everyone knows it's a front for the mafia.
frente
The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.
We need to take the clothes off the line. The news reported a front is coming in from the east, and we can expect heavy rain and maybe hail.
frente
An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.
fachada
An act, show, façade, persona: an intentional and false impression of oneself.
He says he likes hip-hop, but I think it's just a front.
You don't need to put on a front. Just be yourself.
Phrases
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Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
aparentar • fingir
To assume false or disingenuous appearances.
So when I tell people where I'm from and check their reactions, I know in my heart I'm just frontin’. Because the way and where I lived then pales when compared to the way and wher…
What's with these homies dissin' my girl? / Why do they gotta front?