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Pronunciation / Transliteration: linha de frente
"Os trabalhadores da saúde estão frequentemente na linha de frente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The foremost line or part of an area, especially in a military context.
"The soldiers were stationed at the frontline, ready to defend their territory." - 2
A position of greatest importance or activity, especially in a social or political context.
"Healthcare workers are often on the frontline of the pandemic response."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the military terms 'front' (from Old French front, from Latin frons meaning forehead or brow) and 'line' (from Latin linea). Originally used in late 19th-century warfare to describe the military position closest to the enemy, it has since evolved metaphorically to describe any primary or direct area of activity, such as healthcare or customer service.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Frontline" is said worldwide
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première ligne
Transliteration: première ligne
"Les travailleurs de la santé sont souvent en première ligne."
vorderste Linie
Transliteration: vorderste Linie
"Die Soldaten standen an der vordersten Linie."
prima linea
Transliteration: prima linea
"I lavoratori sanitari sono spesso in prima linea."
primera línea
Transliteration: primera línea
"Los trabajadores de la salud están a menudo en la primera línea."
linha de frente
Transliteration: linha de frente
"Os trabalhadores da saúde estão frequentemente na linha de frente."
सामने की पंक्ति
Transliteration: saamne ki pankti
"स्वास्थ्य कार्यकर्ता अक्सर सामने की पंक्ति में होते हैं।"
前线
Transliteration: qiánxiàn
"医务工作者常常在前线。"
최전선
Transliteration: choijeonseon
"의료 종사자들은 종종 최전선에 있습니다."
最前線
Transliteration: saizensen
"医療従事者はしばしば最前線にいます。"
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