delantero
“delantero” means “front” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
front
Also: fore, leading
📝 In Action
Prefiero sentarme en el asiento delantero.
A2I prefer to sit in the front seat.
El coche tiene un golpe en el faro delantero izquierdo.
B1The car has a dent in the front left headlight.
La parte delantera del edificio es de cristal.
B1The front part of the building is made of glass.
forward
Also: striker
📝 In Action
El delantero marcó un gol increíble en el último minuto.
A2The forward scored an incredible goal in the last minute.
Necesitamos fichar a un delantero centro con experiencia.
B1We need to sign an experienced center forward.
El equipo juega con tres delanteros muy rápidos.
B2The team plays with three very fast strikers.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: delantero
Question 1 of 3
If you are sitting in the 'asiento delantero', where are you in the car?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'delante' (in front), which comes from Latin 'de' (from) + 'ab' (away) + 'ante' (before).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'delantero' and 'enfrente'?
'Delantero' is a word used to describe the location of an object (the front seat, the front part). 'Enfrente' is used to say that something is 'opposite' or 'across from' something else.
Does 'delantero' only apply to sports?
No! While common in sports, it is used every day to describe anything located at the front, like 'el cristal delantero' (the front windshield) or 'la pata delantera' (the front leg of an animal).
Can I use 'delantero' to mean 'the leader'?
Usually, for the 'lead' in a race or competition, we use the feminine version 'la delantera'. For example: 'Llevar la delantera' (To be in the lead).