aside
BrE /əˈsaɪd/ AmE /əˈsайд/
adverb / preposition en → es
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
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He took her aside to speak with her privately.
Lo llevó aparte para hablar con ella en privado.
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
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We need to set some money aside for the holidays.
Necesitamos apartar algo de dinero para las vacaciones.
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
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We can't take this matter aside; it's too important.
No podemos ignorar este asunto; es demasiado importante.
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
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She talked aside to her friend.
Ella habló en voz baja a su amiga.
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
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A comma is used aside after introductory words.
Se usa una coma después de las palabras introductorias.