Spanish Conversation · Level 11
90 words
Spanish word
lado
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounside
Example
Siéntate a mi lado.
Sit by my side.
More examples
El tren pasa al lado de la estación.
The train passes beside the station.
Core concept
A physical or figurative flank or side of something.
Common phrases
al lado de
beside
a mi lado
by my side
en el lado derecho
on the right side
Similar words
costado: Side of a body or thing considered as a physical flank or rib area.
borde: Outer edge or border of an object, the line where a surface finishes.
orilla: Shoreline of a river, lake, or sea, the strip of land beside the water.
parte: Distinct part of a whole, one segment of something divided or counted.
Definition in Spanish
Parte lateral de un objeto, espacio o persona; porción situada a un costado respecto al centro o al frente.
Word origin
Via Vulgar Latin from latus meaning 'side', lado became the common Spanish term for a side used in both spatial and metaphorical contexts.
Usage tips
- 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.