This is the 500th most frequent Italian word.
lato
Side.
In this sentence, 'lato' is used to mean 'side,' describing one boundary or part of a square.
Il lato della piazza è ornato da fiori colorati.
The side of the square is decorated with colorful flowers.
Here, 'lato' means 'hand' or 'side' in a figurative sense to represent opposing viewpoints.
Da un lato, vorrei accettare l'offerta, ma dall'altro ho dei dubbi.
On one hand, I would like to accept the offer, but on the other, I have doubts.
In this sentence, 'lato' metaphorically represents 'aspect' or 'part,' referring to different facets of an issue.