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forward part

[/ˈfɔrwərd pɑrt/]
nounpl: forward parts
parte dianteira
1. The front or anterior section of something, such as a ship, vehicle, or building
The forward part of the ship was damaged in the collision.
A parte dianteira do navio foi danificada na colisão.
2. In anatomy, the front portion of the body or an organ
The forward part of the brain controls decision-making.
A parte dianteira do cérebro controla a tomada de decisões.
3. In sports, the player or team position closest to the opponent's goal
The forward part of the team pressed aggressively in the second half.
A parte dianteira da equipa pressionou agressivamente na segunda metade.
Synonyms
front sectionanterior partfront endbownose
Antonyms
rear partback sectionaftposterior part

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parte dianteira
most common usage
São Paulo
frente
informal shorthand
Portugal
parte frontal
alternative formal term

Related Idioms & Phrases

push forward
move forward
come forward
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