frontal

[ˈfrʌn.təl]

adjective

frontal

1. relating to or located at the front of something

The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for decision-making.

O lobo frontal do cérebro é responsável pela tomada de decisões.

2. direct or straightforward, often confrontational

He took a frontal approach to solving the problem.

Ele adotou uma abordagem frontal para resolver o problema.

3. relating to meteorology: a weather front

A cold frontal system is moving toward the coast.

Um sistema frontal frio está se movendo em direção à costa.

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General Brazilian

frontal

standard usage in medical, meteorological, and general contexts

Portugal

frontal

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

frontal assault - ataque frontal

frontal collision - colisão frontal

frontal attack - ataque direto

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