frontal

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BrE /ˈfrʌntəl/ AmE /ˈfrʌntəl/

adjective en → es

1 ANATOMY [attributive] B1

relating to the front of your body or head

anatómico, frontal (del cuerpo)

  • frontal bone

Collocations frontal lobe of the brain · frontal area

  • The frontal lobes are involved in planning and decision-making.

    Los lóbulos frontales están involucrados en el planificación y la toma de decisiones.

2 WEATHER [attributive] B2

relating to a large area of moving air that covers an extensive region and moves from west to east in the middle latitudes

meteorológico, frontal (de la atmósfera)

  • frontal system

Collocations frontal weather system · frontal wind

  • A cold front is moving in.

    Un frente frío está entrando.

3 GEOMETRY [attributive] C1

relating to a plane that cuts through an object or shape, especially at right angles to its axis

geométrico, frontal (del objeto)

  • frontal view

Collocations frontal plane · frontal section

  • The frontal view of the building is impressive.

    La vista frontal del edificio es impresionante.

4 WAR [attributive] C1

relating to a direct attack on an enemy's main forces or position

militar, frontal (en la guerra)

  • frontal assault

Collocations frontal attack · frontal battle

  • The army launched a frontal assault on the enemy's position.

    El ejército lanzó un ataque frontal contra la posición enemiga.

5 EDUCATION [attributive] C1

relating to a direct and clear approach to teaching or learning, without distractions

educativo, frontal (en la enseñanza)

  • frontal lesson

Collocations frontal teaching method · frontal learning approach

  • The teacher uses a frontal approach to ensure all students understand the material.

    El profesor utiliza un enfoque frontal para asegurarse de que todos los estudiantes entiendan el material.

6 PSYCHOLOGY [attributive] C1

relating to the part of the brain that is involved in planning and decision-making, located behind the forehead

psicológico, frontal (del cerebro)

  • frontal cortex

Collocations frontal lobe · frontal brain region

  • Damage to the frontal cortex can affect personality and behavior.

    El daño en el córtex frontal puede afectar la personalidad y el comportamiento.

7 ART [attributive] C1

relating to a painting or sculpture that shows the front of something, especially a person's face

artístico, frontal (en el arte)

  • frontal portrait

Collocations frontal painting · frontal sculpture

  • The artist created a frontal portrait of the subject.

    El artista creó un retrato frontal del sujeto.

8 PHYSICS [attributive] C1

relating to the direction in which a force is applied, especially when it acts directly on an object

físico, frontal (en la física)

  • frontal collision

Collocations frontal impact · frontal force

  • The car sustained damage from a frontal collision.

    El coche sufrió daños por un choque frontal.