This is the 9387th most frequent Portuguese word.
colateral
"Colateral" in English means "collateral" or "secondary; occurring alongside something else."
In this sentence, 'colateral' is used as an adjective to describe an unintended effect adjacent to the primary purpose of the medication, focusing on secondary outcomes.
O efeito colateral do medicamento foi inesperado.
The side effect of the medication was unexpected.
Here, 'colateral' functions as an adjective meaning something given as a secondary guarantee, supporting the main agreement.
Ele ofereceu um bem colateral como garantia para o empréstimo.
He offered collateral property as security for the loan.
In this case, 'colateral' describes damages indirectly associated with the main event, emphasizing secondary yet consequential impacts.