How to Say "lateral" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lateral” is “lateral” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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technical or formal descriptions
Examples
Por favor, usa la puerta lateral para entrar.
Please use the side door to enter.
El coche tiene un fuerte golpe lateral.
The car has a heavy impact on the side.
El médico analizó los efectos laterales del tratamiento.
The doctor analyzed the side effects of the treatment.
One Form for All
This word is 'gender-neutral,' meaning it stays exactly the same whether you are describing a masculine word (el coche lateral) or a feminine word (la puerta lateral).
Using 'Lado' as a Description
Mistake: “La puerta lado.”
Correction: La puerta lateral.
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