delante de /delˈanteðˈe/ · preposition · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "in front of".

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Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • El auto está delante de la casa. English: The car is in front of the house.
  • Hay un árbol delante de la ventana. English: There is a tree in front of the window.
  • El maestro habla delante de los niños. English: The teacher speaks in front of the children.

When and How to Use "delante de"

Use "delante de" when you want to talk about "in front of" in Spanish. It functions as "preposition". In SmartWords it is linked to the Spanish Palabras Posicionales y Direcciones topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "delante de" mean in Spanish?

"delante de" is the Spanish word for "in front of".

What CEFR level is "delante de"?

"delante de" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "delante de"?

"delante de" is tagged as a preposition in SmartWords.

Can you show "delante de" in a sentence?

El auto está delante de la casa.

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