La frontera



Example: La frontera entre els dos països està ben controlada.

Definition


"La frontera" refers to the boundary or border line that separates two countries or regions, often marked and controlled to regulate entry and exit between them. It plays a crucial role in defining political and geographical limits.

Etymology


The term "la frontera" originates from the Latin word 'frons' meaning front or forehead, which evolved into Old Spanish and Catalan as 'frontera', meaning border. Did you know? The word reflects the concept of a 'frontline' or edge, marking the division between territories.

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"La frontera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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