enfrente
“enfrente” means “opposite” in Spanish (as in 'across the way' or 'facing').
opposite
Also: across from, in front
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El cine está justo enfrente.
A1The movie theater is right opposite/across the way.
Hay una farmacia enfrente de mi oficina.
A2There is a pharmacy across from my office.
Pusieron la mesa enfrente del sofá.
A2They put the table opposite the sofa.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'enfrente' to mean 'The park is across from the museum'?
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📚 Etymology▼
A compound word created by combining the Spanish preposition *en* (in) and the noun *frente* (front/forehead). It literally means 'in the front' or 'in the face of'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'enfrente' the same as 'frente a'?
They are very similar! 'Enfrente de' and 'frente a' both mean 'opposite' or 'facing.' 'Enfrente' can sometimes be used alone as an adverb ('It's opposite'), while 'frente a' is always followed by a noun or pronoun ('facing the house').
Do I need to put 'de' after 'enfrente'?
You need 'de' if you are naming the object it is opposite of (e.g., 'enfrente de la tienda'). If you are just saying 'It's across the way,' you can use 'enfrente' alone.