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How to Say "edges" in Spanish

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lados

/lah-dohs//ˈlaðos/

nounA1general
Use 'lados' when referring to the sides of a geometric shape, like a square, rectangle, or cube.
A bright blue cube resting on a flat white surface, clearly showing its distinct physical edges and surfaces.

Examples

Los cuatro lados de la caja deben ser sellados.

The four sides of the box must be sealed.

Me duele la espalda y los lados del cuerpo.

My back and the sides of my body hurt.

Puso el libro con los lados hacia arriba.

He placed the book with the sides facing up.

Masculine Plural

Since the singular form is 'el lado' (masculine), the plural 'lados' always uses the masculine article 'los'.

Confusing Gender

Mistake: “La lados (using the feminine article).”

Correction: Use the masculine article: Los lados. Think of it as 'The sides (male).'

veras

/beh-ras//'be.ɾas/

nounC1general
Use 'veras' to describe the outer limits or borders of something, such as the banks of a river or a path.
A clear visual of a grassy riverbank curving alongside a body of water.

Examples

Caminamos por las veras del río al atardecer.

We walked along the riverbanks at sunset.

El pueblo se encuentra en las veras del bosque.

The town is located on the edges of the forest.

Geometric vs. Natural Edges

The most common mistake is using 'lados' for natural borders like riverbanks. Remember, 'lados' refers specifically to the flat sides of geometric objects, while 'veras' is for the edges or borders of areas.

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