aside

S2 W2

BrE /əˈsaɪd/ AmE /əˈsайд/

adverb / preposition en → es

1 MOVE/SEPARATE [transitive, T + obj + aside] A2

to move something or someone to one side, away from the main area or group

a un lado, apartar

  • take somebody/something aside

Collocations take a seat aside · take the child aside for a talk

  • He took her aside to speak with her privately.

    Lo llevó aparte para hablar con ella en privado.

2 RESERVE [transitive, T + obj] B1

to keep something for a particular purpose or use, especially in the future

reservar, apartar

  • set aside time/money/space

Collocations set aside money for emergencies · set aside a room for guests

  • We need to set some money aside for the holidays.

    Necesitamos apartar algo de dinero para las vacaciones.

1 IGNORE [transitive, T + obj] B2

to ignore or not pay attention to something, especially when it is important or relevant

ignorar, pasar por alto

  • take something aside

Collocations take a point aside in the discussion · take an issue aside when making decisions

  • We can't take this matter aside; it's too important.

    No podemos ignorar este asunto; es demasiado importante.

1 SPEECH [adverb] B2

used to show that someone is speaking in a low voice or whispering

en voz baja, en susurros

  • talk aside

Collocations talk aside to someone · whisper aside

  • She talked aside to her friend.

    Ella habló en voz baja a su amiga.

1 PUNCTUATION [noun] C1

used in punctuation to show that something is separate or different from the rest of the text

separador, signo de puntuación

  • use a comma aside

Collocations a comma aside in the sentence · a semicolon aside to separate clauses

  • A comma is used aside after introductory words.

    Se usa una coma después de las palabras introductorias.