Italian · Body & Health
"Forehead" in Italian: fronte
la fronte
Forehead in Italian is la fronte (lah FRON-teh), feminine. Touching it for fever is mettersi la mano sulla fronte.
Checking a child
Hai la fronte calda: forse hai un po' di febbre.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce fronte
Say it
lah FRON-teh
/ˈfron.te/
Fronte stresses FRON: FRON-teh. Same spelling as the military front, different sense from context.
"Forehead" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la fronte | the forehead Default noun. | Default noun. |
| sulla fronte | on the forehead Location. | Location. |
| fronte sudata | sweaty forehead Heat or nerves. | Heat or nerves. |
| rughe sulla fronte | wrinkles on the forehead Descriptions. | Descriptions. |
How to use fronte in real life
- 1Checking a child
Hai la fronte calda: forse hai un po' di febbre.
Your forehead is hot: maybe you have a slight fever.
La fronte for temperature check.
- 2Hot day
Mi pulisco la fronte con un fazzoletto.
I'm wiping my forehead with a tissue.
Reflexive cleaning phrase.
- 3Headache
Mi fa male la fronte sopra gli occhi.
My forehead hurts above my eyes.
Pain location.
Mistakes English speakers make with fronte
Incorrect: Il fronte mi brucia.
Correct: La fronte mi brucia.
Body-part fronte (forehead) is feminine: la fronte.
Incorrect: Metto la mano sul forehead.
Correct: Metto la mano sulla fronte.
Use fronte.
Good to know
Parents still check la fronte with the back of the hand before trusting a thermometer. Fronte also means battle front, so context keeps the meaning clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Someone feels unwell at home
ChatPal
Posso toccarti la fronte?
Can I touch your forehead?
You
Sì… ho la fronte tutt'altra che fresca.
Yes… my forehead is anything but cool.
ChatPal
Infatti. La fronte è calda: prendi un po' di tachipirina?
Indeed. Your forehead is hot: want some paracetamol?
You
Ok, poi mi sdraio un attimo.
Ok, then I'll lie down a bit.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Forehead" in Italian
Is fronte masculine or feminine?
For the forehead, feminine: la fronte.
How do I say on the forehead?
Sulla fronte.
Does fronte mean front too?
Yes in other contexts (front line). Body talk means forehead.
How do I say sweaty forehead?
Fronte sudata.
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