What is the Spanish word for "sideways"?

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

English

sideways

Spanish

de lado

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Alternative translations of "sideways"

de costado
lateralmente

Examples of how to use "sideways" in Spanish

English
He looked sideways at me with a smile.
Spanish
Me miró de reojo con una sonrisa.
English
She looked sideways at the noisy children.
Spanish
Ella miró de reojo a los niños ruidosos.
English
The wind knocked the tree sideways yesterday.
Spanish
El viento tumbó el árbol de lado ayer.
English
He stepped sideways to avoid the puddle.
Spanish
Se desplazó de lado para evitar el charco.
English
The picture hung slightly sideways on the wall.
Spanish
El cuadro colgaba ligeramente torcido en la pared.

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