delante
adverb
1. in front, ahead delante de
position
Common combinations
- delante de casa — in front of the house
- delante del coche — in front of the car
- El taxi está delante de la estación.The taxi is in front of the station.
- Deja la mochila delante de la puerta.Leave the backpack in front of the door.
- Mi casa queda delante del parque.My house is opposite the park.
2. in front of, in the presence of delante de
presence
Common combinations
- delante de los niños — in front of the children
- delante del público — in front of an audience
- No fumes delante de los niños.Don't smoke in front of the children.
- Habló delante de toda la clase.He spoke in front of the whole class.
- Me cuesta cantar delante del público.I find it hard to sing in front of an audience.
Same root
adelantardelantero