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"Al lado" is a phrase which is often translated as "nearby", and "puerta" is a noun which is often translated as "door". Learn more about the difference between "al lado" and "puerta" below.
al lado(
ahl
lah
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
la puerta(
pwehr
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (entrance)
a. door
Es mejor que toques a la puerta antes de entrar.You'd better knock on the door before going in.
b. gate (outdoors)
Los guardas de la puerta solo dejan entrar a personas con invitación.The guards at the gate only let in people with an invitation.
2. (aviation)
a. gate
Los pasajeros del vuelo a Quito, por favor acudan a la puerta de embarque número dos.Passengers flying to Quito, please proceed to gate number two.
