Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
delante
Pronunciation
IPA/deˈlante/
Meaning
- adverbin front of, in front
Example
El coche está delante de la casa.
The car is in front of the house.
More examples
Ella se puso delante para proteger a los niños.
She stood in front to protect the children.
Core concept
Bicycle ahead of another bicycle in a line.
Common phrases
delante de
in front of
estar delante de
be in front of
ponerse delante
stand in front
Similar words
adelante: Moves forward or continues onward toward the front.
enfrente: Stands directly opposite and facing an object or person, across from it.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que algo está situado frente a otra cosa; marca una posición estática en el frente y contrasta con adelante, que sugiere movimiento.
Word origin
Delante comes from de + ante, with Latin ante meaning 'before', so the adverb literally signals being in front.
Usage tips
- To describe passing in front of something, Spanish commonly uses pasar por delante de, whereas delante de + noun simply marks a stationary position.