Costados (en. Sides)

/kosˈtados/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sides of an object or figure.
The sides of the building were decorated with mosaics.
Los costados del edificio estaban decorados con mosaicos.
Lateral parts of the human or animal body.
My sides hurt after exercising.
Me duele en los costados después de hacer ejercicio.
Specific areas in the context of a vehicle.
The sides of the car were damaged after the accident.
Los costados del coche estaban dañados tras el accidente.

Etymology

From the noun 'costa' which comes from the Latin 'costa', meaning 'side' or 'flank'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

next to the road
Located beside the path.
a costado del camino
on the sides
Located or situated on the sides.
a los costados
side by side
One beside the other.
costado a costado

Related Words

coast
Edge or side of a sea or river.
costa
bag
Large sack or bag, often made of fabric, used for transporting items.
costal
seam
Technique of joining two pieces of fabric with thread.
costura

Slang Meanings

Side of a person used in colloquial contexts.
That guy has a very kind side.
Ese tipo tiene un costado muy amable.
Reference to the lateral part of a garment.
That dress has a very interesting side.
Ese vestido tiene un costado muy interesante.