B1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Used to present two contrasting or complementary aspects of a situation.
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Cultural Background
Spaniards often use this in political debates to show they are objective.
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Use your hands
Gesture to your left and right when saying this to help memory.
Meaning
Used to present two contrasting or complementary aspects of a situation.
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Use your hands
Gesture to your left and right when saying this to help memory.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Por un lado quiero viajar, ____ por otro lado no tengo dinero.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pero
You need a contrastive conjunction here.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
B1
Por un lado quiero viajar, ____ por otro lado no tengo dinero.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pero
You need a contrastive conjunction here.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very common in professional emails.
Related Phrases
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Por otra parte
synonymOn the other hand
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