Spanish Expression · Intermediate
por un lado... por otro lado
on one hand... on the other hand
Pronunciation: por oon LAH-do... por OH-tro LAH-do
Meaning
Used to present two contrasting or balancing points of view.
Example
Por un lado, me gusta la idea; por otro lado, tengo dudas.
On one hand, I like the idea; on the other hand, I have doubts.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice por un lado... por otro lado out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.