frente grande
/fɾente ɡɾande/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big forehead" is expressed in Spanish as frente grande.
frente grande is used to describe a forehead that is larger than average in size.
Which one should you use?
amplia frente can be used to specifically mean a "broad" or "wide" forehead.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾente ɡɾande/
Did you know?
- In certain regional dialects, a person with a very frente grande might be jokingly referred to as having a aeropuerto or 'airport' on their head.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, describing someone as having a frente amplia is not an insult but a compliment suggesting intelligence or nobility.
- Spanish has a specific expression dar la frente, which means to face a challenge or a difficult situation head-on.
Examples in context
- La modelo tiene una frente grande.The model has a big forehead.
- Él tiene la frente grande.He has a big forehead.
- Ese actor tiene una frente grande.That actor has a big forehead.
- No es que tenga la frente grande, es su pelo.It's not that she has a big forehead, it's her hair.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at a photo of a celebrity.
- Javier¿Viste al nuevo modelo?Did you see the new model?
- SofíaSí, pero tiene la frente grande.Yes, but he has a big forehead.
- JavierEs verdad, destaca mucho.It's true, it stands out a lot.
- SofíaAun así, es muy guapo.Even so, he is very handsome.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
