de costado
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de costado(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. on one's side
¿Sueles dormir boca arriba o de costado?Do you usually sleep on your back or on your side?
a. sideways
Los escaladores avanzaban de costado por la cornisa del precipicio.The climbers moved sideways along the cornice of the cliff.
a. at an angle
El hombre llevaba el sombrero de costado y fumaba un puro.The man wore his hat at an angle and was smoking a cigar.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Soplaba un viento muy fuerte de costado.A very strong crosswind was blowing.
Nadie allí se fiaba de ella, todos la miraban de costado.No one there trusted her. They all looked askance at her.
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