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delante

in front

adverb deh-LAHN-teh Less Common

Also means

ahead

Usage Note

Delante is a standalone adverb; when a reference point follows, use the preposition delante dedelante de la casa ('in front of the house'). Contrast with adelante ('forward', motion-oriented) and enfrente ('opposite', face-to-face).

Examples

"El coche está delante de la puerta."

Natural Translation

The car is in front of the door.

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