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    Laterales (en. Side)

    /lateˈɾales/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Parts or sides found at the ends of an object or figure.
    The laterals of the building have large windows.
    Los laterales del edificio tienen grandes ventanales.
    In sports, it refers to players who play on the outer part of the field.
    The laterals must be fast to support the attack.
    Los laterales deben ser rápidos para apoyar el ataque.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lateralis', which means 'of the sides'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on the sides
    On the lateral parts of something.
    en los laterales
    side flanks
    It refers to the sides that are to the right or left.
    costados laterales

    Related Words

    laterality
    Property of being lateral.
    lateralidad
    side
    The outer part of an object.
    lado

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in football to refer to the players on the wings.
    That lateral is playing very well today.
    Ese lateral está jugando muy bien hoy.
    It refers to a person who is on the side or not central in a situation.
    That guy is always on the side; never in the center of the conversation.
    Ese tipo siempre está en la lateral, nunca en el centro de la conversación.