Italian - English (British) translations for "lato"
"lato" Italian translation
Translation
side
Definition
Lato is an Italian noun that translates to 'side' in English. It refers to one of the two or more parts of an object, surface, or area that are facing opposite directions.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: side
Il gatto si è nascosto dietro al lato del divano.
The cat hid behind the side of the sofa.
Meaning: aspect
Dobbiamo considerare ogni lato del problema prima di prendere una decisione.
We need to consider every aspect of the problem before making a decision.
Meaning: edge
Cammina con cautela sul lato della scogliera.
Walk carefully on the edge of the cliff.
Meaning: party
Ogni lato ha le sue ragioni, ma dobbiamo trovare un compromesso.
Each party has its own reasons, but we need to find a compromise.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Il lato destro della strada è chiuso.
A1: The right side of the road is closed.
A1: Preferisco dormire sul mio lato del letto.
A1: I prefer to sleep on my side of the bed.
A1: Mi piace il gelato al cioccolato, ma mia sorella preferisce quello al limone.
A1: I like chocolate ice cream, but my sister prefers lemon.
B1: Ho visto entrambi i lati della questione e ho deciso di non prendere parte alla discussione.
B1: I have seen both sides of the issue and decided not to take part in the discussion.
B1: Nel corso degli anni, ho imparato a vedere il lato positivo delle situazioni difficili.
B1: Over the years, I have learned to see the positive side of difficult situations.
B2: Durante la riunione, abbiamo analizzato tutti i lati del progetto prima di prendere una decisione.
B2: During the meeting, we analyzed all aspects of the project before making a decision.
C1: La scrittrice ha esplorato il lato oscuro dell'animo umano nei suoi romanzi.
C1: The writer has explored the dark side of the human psyche in her novels.
C1: La politica economica del governo ha avuto un impatto negativo sul lato sociale della società.
C1: The government's economic policy has had a negative impact on the social aspect of society.
C2: Il documentario mette in luce il lato nascosto della storia che non è stato mai raccontato prima.
C2: The documentary highlights the hidden side of history that has never been told before.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In Italian, lato is commonly used to describe the sides of a building or a street. For example, you might hear someone say 'il lato destro della strada' which means 'the right side of the street'.
Lato can also refer to the sides of an object or surface. For instance, if you were looking at a cube, each of its six faces would have a lato or side. Similarly, when talking about a rectangle or square, lato would be used to describe the length and width of the shape.
It's important to note that lato can also be used figuratively to describe different aspects of something. For example, you might hear someone say 'il lato positivo di questa situazione' which means 'the positive side of this situation'. In this context, lato is being used to describe a perspective or point of view.