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fronteira

[fɾõˈtejɾə]
nounfemininepl: fronteiras
border
1. The line that separates two countries or regions
The border between Brazil and Argentina is very long.
A fronteira entre Brasil e Argentina é muito longa.
2. The edge or limit of a territory
They crossed the border illegally.
Eles atravessaram a fronteira ilegalmente.
3. The outermost limit of knowledge, exploration, or development
Space exploration is the new frontier.
A exploração espacial é a nova fronteira.
Synonyms
limitedivisademarcaçãoperímetro
Antonyms
interiorcentro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira
Standard usage for both political and metaphorical boundaries
Portugal
fronteira
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
fronteira
No regional variation
São Paulo
fronteira
No regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

na fronteira - on the border/borderline
além da fronteira - beyond the border
expandir as fronteiras - to expand horizons
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