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"Por un lado" is a phrase which is often translated as "on the one hand", and "por otro lado" is a phrase which is often translated as "on the other hand". Learn more about the difference between "por un lado" and "por otro lado" below.
por un lado(
pohr
oon
lah
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. on the one hand
Por un lado, entiendo tu punto, pero no significa que estoy de acuerdo contigo.On the one hand, I understand your point, but it doesn't mean I agree with you.
por otro lado(
pohr
oh
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troh
lah
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. on the other hand
Estamos en crisis económica, pero por otro lado, la gente sigue consumiendo.We are in the midst of an economic crisis, but on the other hand, people are still consuming.
a. furthermore
Por otro lado, hemos tenido la gran suerte de recibir apoyo económico del partido.Furthermore, we had the great fortune to receive financial support from the party.
