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“side” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsobando · lateral

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaðo/

Example

Siéntate a mi lado.

Sit by my side.

Illustration for lado (side)

How to say “side” in Spanish

“Side” in Spanish is lado.

A physical or figurative flank or side of something.

Full entry for lado: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lado

El tren pasa al lado de la estación.

The train passes beside the station.

Tips for using lado

  • The expression por un lado... por otro lado introduces contrasting points rather than physical locations, so lado frequently appears in abstract discussion as well as in concrete descriptions.

Other Spanish words for “side”

¿De qué bando eres?

Which side are you on?

La puerta lateral está abierta.

The side door is open.

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