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"Opposite" is an adjective which is often translated as "de enfrente", and "next to" is a preposition which is often translated as "al lado de". Learn more about the difference between "opposite" and "next to" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (facing)
b. opuesto
There's a barbershop on the opposite side of the street.En el lado opuesto de la calle hay una peluquería.
2. (contrary)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (location)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
5. (facing)
a. enfrente de
There is a charming little forest opposite the house.Hay un pequeño bosque encantador enfrente de la casa.
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.
