How to Say "aside" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “aside” is “aparte” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Por favor, deja tu mochila aparte para que no estorbe.
Please leave your backpack aside so it doesn't get in the way.
Necesito hablar contigo aparte sobre el proyecto.
I need to talk to you separately about the project.
Aparte de la lluvia, el viaje fue perfecto.
Apart from the rain, the trip was perfect.
Using 'Aparte de'
'Aparte de' is a crucial linking phrase that means 'besides' or 'in addition to' when adding things, or 'apart from' when excluding something. It always requires the 'de'.
Confusing 'Aparte' and 'Separado'
Mistake: “Using *'Los libros están muy aparte'* instead of *'Los libros están muy separados'*.”
Correction: While *aparte* means 'aside' (adverb), *separado* (adjective) is better for describing the state of things being physically distant from each other.
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