Spanish word

bando

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbando/

Meaning

  • masculine nounside

Example

¿De qué bando eres?

Which side are you on?

Illustration for bando (side)

More examples

Tras la derrota, muchos decidieron cambiar de bando.

After the defeat, many decided to change sides.

Core concept

Group united under a common banner.

Common phrases

  • cambiar de bando

    change sides

  • bando contrario

    opposing side

  • bando ganador

    winning side

Similar words

lado: Position indicating which side someone takes in a disagreement or debate.
grupo: Assembly of people who meet or work together as a single group.
facción: Internal faction of a larger group that pursues distinct goals.
banda: Loose, informal group of companions who act together.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de personas que actúan unidas bajo una misma dirección, causa o lealtad.

Word origin

It is derived from Late Latin bandum and ultimately from a Germanic root band meaning 'banner' or 'bond', giving the sense of people gathered under a single emblem.

Usage tips

  • The word typically names a faction or side in a dispute but also appears in phrases like bando municipal meaning an official proclamation, so context determines whether it means 'side' or 'edict'.

Other meanings

  • factionnoun

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