How to Say ‘Left side’ in Portuguese
Lado esquerdo
LAH-doo es-KEHR-doo
[LAH-doo es-KEHR-doo]
💬 Usage Tip: Remember, 'esquerdo' sounds like 'scared-oh' but means left!
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, the left side is often associated with creativity and unconventional ideas.
Phrase Breakdown
Lado
[LAH-doo]
Side
The position to the left or right of something or someone.
O lado esquerdo da estrada está bloqueado.
The left side of the road is blocked.
esquerdo
[es-KEHR-doo]
Left
The direction opposite of right.
Vire para o lado esquerdo depois do sinal.
Turn to the left side after the sign.
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