Meaning
head-on, frontally
- from the front, head-on (physically)
- directly and openly, without evasion (figuratively)
In a sentence
Due automobili si sono scontrate frontalmente lungo la strada statale.
Two cars collided head-on along the state highway.
Dobbiamo affrontare frontalmente la questione senza perdere altro tempo.
We must tackle the issue head-on without wasting any more time.
Perché preferisci evitare il problema anziché affrontarlo frontalmente?
Why do you prefer avoiding the problem instead of tackling it head-on?
Usage notes
- Often used with verbs of collision ('scontrarsi') or addressing issues ('affrontare').