B1 Collocation Neutral

Hacer frente a

To face up to

Meaning

To confront a difficult situation or problem directly.

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Cultural Background

Often used in political debates to describe how a party handles a scandal. Used frequently in news reports regarding economic challenges.

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Remember the 'a'

Never forget the 'a' after 'frente'. It's the most common error.

Meaning

To confront a difficult situation or problem directly.

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Remember the 'a'

Never forget the 'a' after 'frente'. It's the most common error.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

Debemos ____ ____ a los problemas de la empresa.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hacer frente a

The phrase is 'hacer frente a' followed by the object.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hizo frente al reto.

'a + el' becomes 'al'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

Debemos ____ ____ a los problemas de la empresa.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hacer frente a

The phrase is 'hacer frente a' followed by the object.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hizo frente al reto.

'a + el' becomes 'al'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, you can 'hacer frente a' a person if you are confronting them.

Related Phrases

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Enfrentarse a

synonym

To confront

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Plantar cara a

similar

To stand up to

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