How to pronounce “al lado de”
Hear how “al lado de (next to)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
al lado deahl LAH-doh deh
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | next to |
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| Syllables | al la · do de (4) |
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| IPA | /al ˈla.do de/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: These are two separate l's, not a ll: "ahl LAH-doh", not "ah-YAH-doh".
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El banco está al lado del hotel.The bank is next to the hotel.
Vivo al lado de la farmacia.I live next to the pharmacy.
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