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sideways(
sayd
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weyz
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
We had to turn the mattress sideways to get it through the door.Tuvimos que voltear el colchón de lado para meterlo por la puerta.
Why is the couch sideways? - Because I wanted to vacuum underneath it.¿Por qué el sofá está de lado? - Porque quise aspirar abajo de ello.
b. de costado
You have to put it in sideways, then turn it.Tienes que meterlo de costado y después girarlo.
a. de lado
I turned sideways so the photographer could snap a picture of my profile.Volteé de lado para que el fotógrafo pudiera tomarme la foto del perfíl.
b. de reojo
My dad glanced sideways at me and said to my mother, "This one is going to be single for ever."Mi papá me miró de reojo y le dijo a mi mamá: "Este va a ser soltero para siempre".
c. de soslayo
Jasmine went in, looked at everyone sideways, and headed out again.Jasmine entró, observó de soslayo a todos, y se dirigió de nuevo a la salida.
d. de refilón
We looked at each other sideways, as if to say, "What the heck," and got on the roller coaster.Nos miramos de refilón, como si dijéramos: "¿Qué importa?", y nos subimos a la montaña rusa.
a. mal
If things go sideways, we’re going to meet up at the hideout in Brooklyn.Si la cosa sale mal, nos encontraremos en la guarida de Brooklyn.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. de reojo
Manuel took a sideways glance at the pool and asked his mom if she would let him go swimming.Manuel echó un vistazo de reojo a la piscina y le preguntó a su mamá si lo dejaba meterse a nadar.
b. de soslayo
Annie gave him a sideways glance and smiled.Annie le lanzó una mirada de soslayo y sonrió.
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