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How to Say "bilateral" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbilateralis bilateralB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2formal
involving two parties or sides
Two people standing on opposite sides of a small table, shaking hands in agreement.

Examples

Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo bilateral para mejorar el comercio.

The two countries signed a bilateral agreement to improve trade.

El médico confirmó que la inflamación es bilateral, afectando a ambos pulmones.

The doctor confirmed that the inflammation is bilateral, affecting both lungs.

Para resolver el conflicto, necesitamos un compromiso bilateral.

To resolve the conflict, we need a two-sided commitment.

Gender-neutral endings

Adjectives that end in -al, like 'bilateral,' are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. You don't need to change the ending.

Plural forms

To make it plural, just add -es. For example: 'acuerdos bilaterales' (bilateral agreements).

Avoid adding an 'a'

Mistake:La relación bilaterala.

Correction: La relación bilateral. The word doesn't change to 'a' even if the noun is feminine.

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