Ao lado de
Example: A escola fica ao lado do supermercado.
Definition
"Ao lado de" is a Portuguese adverbial phrase used to indicate that something is situated next to or beside another object or place. For example, in the sentence 'A escola fica ao lado do supermercado,' it means the school is located beside the supermarket.
Etymology
The phrase "ao lado de" originates from Portuguese, combining 'ao,' a contraction of 'a' (to) and 'o' (the), with 'lado,' meaning side. Together, it literally translates to 'at the side of,' reflecting its spatial meaning of positioning something next to another.
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