otro lado
/otɾo lado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "other side" is translated into Spanish as otro lado.
Otro lado is used to refer to the opposite position or area relative to a specific point or boundary. In a figurative sense, when you wish to refer to "the other side" as in a different aspect or a different face of a situation, you can use the phrase otra cara.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of otro, meaning "other" and lado, meaning "side".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, the phrase al otro lado del charco is used humorously to refer to the Atlantic Ocean when mentioning someone living on a different continent.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are expressing movement toward the other side, the preposition a and the article el contract into the single word al, resulting in the phrase al otro lado.
How do you pronounce it?
/otɾo lado/
Did you know?
- The phrase al otro lado del charco literally translates to 'on the other side of the puddle'. It is a playful way to describe the vast Atlantic Ocean.
- The word lado shares a common ancestor with the English word 'lateral' and potentially 'latitude', both of which stem from the Latin 'latus'.
Examples in context
- Va al otro lado.Go to the other side.This sentence uses otro lado to give a direction.Tatoeba #7860115 by arh, translation #7895047 by helloroto
- Él cruzó al otro lado.He went over to the other side.This sentence uses otro lado to describe movement across a boundary.Tatoeba #2344179 by marcelostockle, translation #299826 by CK
- ¿Cómo llego al otro lado?How do I get to the other side?This sentence uses otro lado to ask for directions.Tatoeba #2813236 by marcelostockle, translation #2784306 by sharptoothed
- La empresa tiene que considerar la otra cara del problema antes de tomar una decisión.The company needs to consider the other side of the problem before making a decision.
- Es importante analizar todas las perspectivas y entender la otra parte del asunto.It is important to analyze all perspectives and understand the other side of the matter.
- Vamos a cruzar la calle y después exploraremos el otro lado del pueblo.Let's cross the street and then explore the other side of the town.
- No estoy de acuerdo contigo, creo que deberías ver el lado contrario del argumento.I don't agree with you, I think you should see the other side of the argument.
- La tienda se encuentra en el otro extremo del centro comercial, justo al lado de la salida.The store is located on the other side of the mall, right next to the exit.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking for a specific shop in a busy street.
- SofíaMira, la tienda está al otro lado de la calle.Look, the shop is on the other side of the street.
- AlejandroAh, ¿está justo al otro lado de ese edificio?Ah, is it just on the other side of that building?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, camina hacia el otro lado de la plaza.Yes, Alejandro, walk toward the other side of the plaza.
- AlejandroPerfecto, ya la veo.Perfect, I see it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lado, otro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
