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"Next to" is a preposition which is often translated as "al lado de", and "right next to" is a phrase which is often translated as "justo al lado de". Learn more about the difference between "next to" and "right next to" below.
next to(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. al lado de
The teacher's desk is next to the chalkboard.El escritorio del maestro está al lado del pizarrón.
b. junto a
My favorite restaurant is next to the beach.Mi restaurante preferido está junto a la playa.
right next to(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. justo al lado de
The bathroom is right next to the bedroom, and it's not shared.El baño está justo al lado del dormitorio y no es compartido.
b. pegado a
My desk is right next to a window, so I get a lot of natural light.Mi escritorio está pegado a una ventana, así que tengo muchísima luz natural.
