na frente

[nɐ ˈfɾẽtə]

adverbial phrase

in front, ahead

1. in or at the front part of something; in advance of something or someone

The car parked in front of the house.

O carro estacionou na frente da casa.

2. ahead in a race, competition, or sequence

She is ahead in the race.

Ela está na frente na corrida.

3. in someone's presence; facing someone

Don't say that in front of him.

Não diga isso na frente dele.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

na frente

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

na frente

commonly used in everyday speech

São Paulo

na frente

standard usage

Portugal

à frente

more common in European Portuguese; 'na frente' also used but less frequent

na frente de todos (in front of everyone)

sair na frente (to get ahead, to take the lead)

estar na frente (to be ahead)

colocar alguém na frente (to put someone in front)

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