al lado de

next to

al lado de(ahl lah-doh deh)

phrase

1. (used to indicate position)

a. next to

Espérame en el restaurante que está al lado del metro.

Wait for me at the restaurant that is next to the subway.

b. beside

El novio estaba sentado al lado de la novia durante la ceremonia.

The groom was sitting beside the bride during the ceremony.

2. (used to indicate company)

a. with

Su esposo siempre estuvo al lado de ella cuando lo necesitó.

Her husband was always with her when she needed him.

3. (used to express comparison)

a. compared to

Nuestra casa es muy pequeña al lado de la suya.

Our house is very small compared to yours.