What is the Spanish word for "alongside"?

Learn how to say "alongside" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

alongside

Spanish

junto a

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Alternative translations of "alongside"

al lado de
a la par de
cerca de
contiguo a

Examples of how to use "alongside" in Spanish

English
A small boat was alongside the large ship.
Spanish
Una pequeña embarcación estaba junto al gran barco.
English
She walked alongside the river at noon.
Spanish
Ella caminó junto al río al mediodía.
English
The teacher sat alongside the quiet student.
Spanish
El profesor se sentó junto al estudiante tranquilo.
English
They parked their cars alongside the road.
Spanish
Estacionaron sus autos al borde de la carretera.
English
A cat slept alongside the warm fireplace.
Spanish
Un gato durmió junto a la cálida chimenea.

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