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laterales

[lah-teh-RAH-les]
adjective
laterais
1. Relating to, situated at, or directed toward the side
The laterales muscles support the spine.
Os músculos laterais suportam a coluna vertebral.
2. In phonetics, consonants produced with air flowing around one or both sides of the tongue
The letter 'l' is a laterales consonant.
A letra 'l' é uma consoante lateral.
3. In anatomy or botany, parts or organs positioned on the sides
The laterales branches of the tree extended outward.
Os ramos laterais da árvore se estenderam para os lados.
Synonyms
sidesidelongflanking
Antonyms
medialcentralaxial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
laterais
Most common form in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
laterais
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lateral thinking
lateral move
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