Para frente
Example: Por favor, olhe para frente quando atravessar a rua.
Definition
"Para frente" is an adverbial phrase in Portuguese meaning 'forward' or 'ahead,' used to indicate direction or movement toward the front. For example, in the phrase 'Por favor, olhe para frente,' it instructs someone to look straight ahead or forward.
Etymology
The phrase "para frente" comes from Portuguese, where 'para' means 'towards' and 'frente' means 'front' or 'forward.' It literally translates as 'towards the front.' This straightforward construction is common in Romance languages and clearly conveys the idea of moving or facing forward.
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