Kilo Lingo

/lateˈɾal/

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Translation

lateral; side

Word origin

From Latin lateralis ('belonging to the side'), from latus ('side'). The same root gives English 'lateral' and 'bilateral'.

Origin
Latin
Root
latus
English cognates
lateral, bilateral

Grammar

Femininelateral
Masc plurallaterales

Examples

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We went in through the side door.

sufrió .

The car took a side impact.

derecha.

There is a side street on the right.

izquierdo.

He plays as left back.

Coloca .

Put the tables on the side.

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This word is part of lesson 87.