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dianteiro

[di.ɐ̃ˈtɛj.ɾu]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: dianteiros
front
1. Located or positioned at the front; anterior
The front wheel of the bicycle needs repair.
A roda dianteira da bicicleta precisa de reparo.
2. In sports, an attacking player positioned forward
The striker is the main dianteiro on the football team.
O atacante é o principal dianteiro do time de futebol.
3. First in time or sequence; preceding
In the front part of the line
Na parte dianteira da fila
Synonyms
frontalanteriorda frente
Antonyms
traseiroposteriorde trás

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dianteiro
Standard usage for front position or sports forward
Portugal
dianteiro
Also used, though 'avançado' is more common in sports context

Related Idioms & Phrases

de dianteiro - in front, leading the way
parte dianteira - front part
wheel dianteira - front wheel
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