1. Relating to, situated at, or moving toward the side
The lateral walls of the building
As paredes laterais do edifício
2. In sports, players positioned on the sides of the field
The fullbacks are the lateral players in football
Os laterais são os jogadores nas laterais do futebol
3. Anatomically, relating to the side of the body or organ
Lateral muscles on the side of the torso
Os músculos laterais do torso