Laterales (en. Laterals)

/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.