Translation of Spanish word "el lado" to English
el lado
/el ˈla.ðo/
Meaning
NounA bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
How to use
El lado ('side') is masculine. Al lado de — Next to / beside (prepositional phrase).
🇬🇧 English
side
Example
La farmacia está al otro lado de la calle.
The pharmacy is on the other side of the street.
Siéntate a mi lado, por favor.
Sit by my side, please.
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Common phrases
- al lado de— next to / beside
- por otro lado— on the other hand
- del otro lado— on the other side / across
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What does the Spanish word "el lado" mean?▼
The Spanish word "el lado" means "side" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La farmacia está al otro lado de la calle." (which translates as "The pharmacy is on the other side of the street.").
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