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    Costado (en. Side)

    /kosˈtaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Side or part of an object.
    The side of the car is dented.
    El costado del coche está abollado.
    Part of the human body between the abdomen and the arm.
    He feels pain in his side after exercising.
    Siente dolor en el costado después de hacer ejercicio.
    Quality or aspect of something.
    There is an interesting side to that story.
    Hay un costado interesante en esa historia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cŭstātus', which means 'side' or 'part'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give pats on the side
    It means to support or encourage someone.
    dar palmaditas en el costado
    Side of the bed
    It refers to the side of the bed.
    costado de la cama
    At all costs
    It means to do something regardless of the cost or consequence.
    a toda costa

    Related Words

    Flank
    Side of a person or thing, especially from a military perspective.
    flanco
    Side
    One of the surfaces that limits an object in its contour.
    lado
    Profile
    Contour or lateral representation of a figure.
    perfil

    Slang Meanings

    To be on one side
    He is on the sidelines, he doesn't want to participate.
    Él está en un costado, no quiere participar.
    Side of life
    When I talk about my side of life, I mean my experiences.
    Cuando hablo de mi costado de la vida, me refiero a mis experiencias.