How to Say ‘Left side’ in Italian
Lato sinistro
LAH-toh see-NEES-troh
[LAH-toh see-NEES-troh]
💬 Usage Tip: Sinistro shares the root for words about the left side, similar to English 'sinister'.
🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy, people often drive on the right side of the road, so be sure to know your left and right!
Phrase Breakdown
Lato
[LAH-toh]
Side
Refers to one of the surfaces of an object or the area next to something.
Il lato sinistro del libro è consumato.
The left side of the book is worn.
sinistro
[see-NEES-troh]
Left
Refers to the direction opposite to the right.
Girare a sinistra alla prossima strada.
Turn left at the next street.
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