To Be On A Particular Side (Political)

Question

Currently learning about the Government etc. La izquierda y la derecha. Problem is that I'm trying to say:

It depends on which side you are on.

Depende de qué lado estás.

Just doesn't look right to me.

Anybody have corrections. Thank you.

Answer 1

You can say "Depende de qué lado estás," but it should be in subjunctive ie: "Todo depende de qué lado estés.

Answer 2

"ser partidario de" - to be on the side of [a political party or philosophy].

"Depende de quién eres partidario."

Answer 3

Hey, I'd say: "Depende de cual partido tomas."

I think this kind of side is said "partido"

Yes, "tomar partido" means "to pick a side", although I'm guessing that "de cual partido tomas" is a latin american way of saying that. In Spain we'd say "Depende de por quién tomes partido" - bill1111, Oct 17, 2010

Answer 4

"Depende de qué lado estés" sounds like you've been told to pick a side in an argument. Not that it couldn't be used, but when talking about politics I'd prefer to say: "Depende de por qué lado te decantes" or "Depende de a qué lado apoyes".