fronte
front
The Italian word 'fronte' is used to describe the front side of something, such as a building, a person, or an object. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to the forefront or the leading edge of something, such as a movement or a trend.
Example sentences using: fronte
Io vivo di fronte al supermercato.
I live in front of the supermarket.
This sentence means that the speaker's living premises are located across from or opposite to a supermarket. It indicates physical location and orientation with regards to another landmark (the supermarket).
In fronte a tale situazione, non posso rimanere indifferente.
In face of such a situation, I cannot remain indifferent.
This sentence uses 'fronte' in a metaphorical or symbolic context, not referring to a physical location but more to facing or confronting a specific situation or circumstance, in this case that the speaker cannot ignore or remain indifferent to.
Mio zio si è ferito in fronte.
My uncle hurt himself on the forehead.
Here, 'fronte' refers to a specific body part - the forehead. The phrase indicates that the speaker's uncle has sustained an injury on his forehead.