bilateral
1. involving or affecting two sides, parties, or countries equally
The two nations signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Os dois países assinaram um acordo comercial bilateral.
2. relating to both sides of the body or an object
The patient has bilateral knee pain.
O paciente tem dor bilateral nos joelhos.
3. having two corresponding sides or parts that mirror each other
Bilateral symmetry is common in animals.
A simetria bilateral é comum em animais.
4. involving mutual obligation or responsibility between two parties
They established a bilateral contract with equal terms for both sides.
Eles estabeleceram um contrato bilateral com termos iguais para ambas as partes.
The term 'bilateral' is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese diplomacy, commerce, and medicine. In diplomatic contexts, bilateral relations refer to formal agreements between two countries. In medical terminology, it's commonly used to describe conditions affecting both sides of the body. The word is formal and technical in nature, rarely appearing in casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bilateral agreement between parties
bilateral trade negotiations
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