al lado del

next to the

al lado del(ahl lah-doh dehl)

preposition

1. (alongside the)

a. next to the

¿Viste que abrieron un nuevo supermercado al lado del estanco?

Did you see they opened a new supermarket next to the tobacconist's?

b. next door to the

El cine está justo al lado del museo local. No tiene pérdida.

The cinema is right next door to the local museum. You can't miss it.

c. beside the

Ese chico que está de pie al lado del auto blanco es mi hermano.

That guy standing beside the white car is my brother.

2. (really near the)

a. really close to the

Vivimos al lado del parque, lo que es estupendo para los niños.

We live really close to the park, which is great for the children.

3. (in comparison with the)

a. compared with the

Al lado del hotel donde nos alojamos el año pasado, este es un palacio.

Compared with the hotel we were staying in last year, this is a palace.