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"To the left" is an adverb which is often translated as "a la izquierda", and "on the left" is a phrase which is also often translated as "a la izquierda". Learn more about the difference between "to the left" and "on the left" below.
to the left(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. a la izquierda
Her husband is the one sitting to the left of the mayor.Su marido es el que está sentando a la izquierda del alcalde.
b. a mano izquierda
The hotel is immediately to the left as you leave the station.El hotel está a mano izquierda tan pronto sales de la estación.
a. hacia la izquierda
Move a little to the left so I can see.Muévete un poco hacia la izquierda para que yo pueda ver.
on the left(
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thuh
lehft
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. a la izquierda
Do you want to see a picture of my parents? That's my mommy, and on the left is my daddy.¿Quieres ver una foto de mis papás? Ella es mi mamá, y a la izquierda está mi papá.
