1. A cut of pork meat from the side of the pig, typically including ribs and belly
The butcher prepared a pork side for the barbecue.
O açougueiro preparou uma costela de porco para o churrasco.
2. In culinary and butchering contexts, the entire lateral section of a pig carcass
A whole pork side can be broken down into multiple cuts.
Uma costela de porco inteira pode ser dividida em vários cortes.