Por otro lado
Example: Me gusta el café, por otro lado prefiero el té por la tarde.
Definition
"Por otro lado" is a Spanish expression used to introduce an alternative point of view or consideration, similar to saying "on the other hand" in English. It indicates contrast or a second aspect related to the previous statement.
Etymology
The expression "por otro lado" literally translates as "by another side". It combines the preposition "por" (by/for), the adjective "otro" (other), and the noun "lado" (side). It has been used in Spanish to signal contrast or opposition, much like its English counterpart, and its origins are straightforward from these component words.
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"Por otro lado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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