Lado (en. Side)
/ˈla.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of an object, surface, or figure.
The dark side of the moon is not visible from Earth.
El lado oscuro de la luna no se ve desde la Tierra.
Position or place in relation to something.
She sat next to me during the movie.
Ella se sentó a mi lado durante la película.
Aspect or point of view of a situation.
It is important to see things from different sides.
Es importante ver las cosas desde diferentes lados.
Etymology
From Latin 'latus', meaning 'wide' or 'extensive'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
next to
next to or in proximity to something.
al lado
to one side
in a place that does not obstruct or interfere.
a un lado
on one hand
considering one aspect of a situation.
por un lado
Related Words
flank
Lateral part of a body or something.
costado
side
Side of an object, especially in military contexts.
flanco
Slang Meanings
Side as a synonym for group or faction.
That event is just for our people, we are on the right side.
Ese evento es solo para nuestra gente, estamos en el lado correcto.
Side in the context of a part of a topic or discussion.
You have to listen to both sides of the story.
Tienes que escuchar ambos lados de la historia.