Spanish · Travel & Getting Around
"Border" in Spanish: frontera
la frontera
A border is la frontera. It is feminine. Keep your passport ready at la frontera.
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How to pronounce frontera
Say it
frohn-TEH-rah
/fɾon.ˈte.ɾa/
frohn-TEH-rah. Stress TEH. Soft r.
"Border" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la frontera | the border Default noun. | Default noun. |
| cruzar la frontera | to cross the border Travel day. | Travel day. |
| control de frontera | border control Checkpoints. | Checkpoints. |
| cerca de la frontera | near the border Location talk. | Location talk. |
How to use frontera in real life
- 1Checkpoint
Cruzamos la frontera a mediodía.
We cross the border at noon.
La frontera.
- 2Drive
La frontera queda a una hora.
The border is an hour away.
La frontera.
- 3Documents
Muestra el pasaporte en la frontera.
Show the passport at the border.
En la frontera.
Mistakes English speakers make with frontera
Incorrect: El frontera está cerrada.
Correct: La frontera está cerrada.
Frontera is feminine: la frontera.
Incorrect: Cruzo el border mañana.
Correct: Cruzo la frontera mañana.
Use frontera, not English border.
Good to know
Good to knowStaff may say control or aduana near la frontera. Have documents out before you reach la frontera line.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Approaching a land border
ChatPal
¿Ya ves la frontera?
Do you already see the border?
You
Sí. La frontera está delante.
Yes. The border is ahead.
ChatPal
Saca el pasaporte ahora.
Take out the passport now.
You
Listo. Cruzo la frontera contigo.
Ready. I'll cross the border with you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Border" in Spanish
Is frontera feminine?
Yes: la frontera, una frontera.
Cross the border?
Cruzar la frontera.
How do you pronounce frontera?
Frohn-TEH-rah. Stress TEH in frontera.
Border control?
Control de frontera.
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