lado

lado

Side.

In this sentence, 'lado' refers to the side or position of the street where the car parked, illustrating a physical location or boundary.

O carro estacionou no lado da rua.

The car parked on the side of the street.

Here, 'lado' conveys the meaning of figurative support or companionship, indicating someone being figuratively next to someone else.

Estou sempre ao seu lado para o que precisar.

I am always by your side for whatever you need.

Here, 'lados' is used to indicate directions or perspectives, particularly referring to the two sides of the road that should be checked for safety before crossing.

Olhe os dois lados antes de atravessar a rua.

Look both ways before crossing the street.