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fronteras

/frown-TEH-rahss/

borders

A row of colorful flags and a small gate between two different colored paths representing a border.

A physical border where two different lands meet at a gate.

fronteras(noun)

fA2

borders

?

physical lines between countries or regions

Also:

frontiers

?

the edge of a settled area or a field of study

📝 In Action

Muchos turistas cruzan las fronteras cada día.

A2

Many tourists cross the borders every day.

Las fronteras de este país están cerradas hoy.

A2

The borders of this country are closed today.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • límites (limits/boundaries)
  • confines (confines/edges)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • cruzar las fronteras – to cross the borders
  • control de fronteras – border control
  • sin fronteras – without borders

Idioms & Expressions

  • Médicos Sin Fronteras – Doctors Without Borders (The international medical organization)

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

This word is always feminine, so use 'las' or 'unas' when talking about more than one border.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Borders vs. Limits

Mistake: "Using 'bordes' for international lines."

Correction: Use 'fronteras' for country lines. 'Bordes' is usually for the edge of a table or a physical object.

⭐ Usage Tips

Talking about the singular

Even though you are looking at 'fronteras' (plural), the singular is 'la frontera'.

A small child standing at the edge of a garden looking out towards a vast ocean, representing a boundary.

A boundary representing the limit of one space and the start of the unknown.

fronteras(noun)

fB2

boundaries

?

metaphorical or intellectual limits

Also:

limits

?

the furthest point of what is possible

📝 In Action

La ciencia busca expandir las fronteras del conocimiento.

B2

Science seeks to expand the boundaries of knowledge.

Su imaginación no tiene fronteras.

B1

His imagination has no boundaries.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • barreras (barriers)

Common Collocations

  • fronteras del conocimiento – frontiers of knowledge

💡 Grammar Points

Metaphorical use

When used metaphorically, it acts exactly like the physical version but describes abstract things like 'knowledge' or 'dreams'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: fronteras

Question 1 of 2

Which of these best describes 'las fronteras'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

frontera(border (singular)) - noun
fronterizo(border-related/frontier) - adjective
confrontar(to confront) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'fronteras' always plural?

No, you can use the singular 'frontera' when talking about a specific border (e.g., 'the border between Spain and France'). Use the plural when talking about borders in general.

What is the difference between 'frontera' and 'borde'?

'Frontera' is for countries and big territories. 'Borde' is for the edge of small objects like a plate, a table, or a piece of paper.