This is the 1588th most frequent Spanish word.
costado
"Costado" means "side" or "flank" of something, particularly the side of the body or an object.
Here, 'costado' refers to the side of an object, emphasizing lateral placement.
El costado izquierdo del coche está rayado.
The left side of the car is scratched.
In this sentence, 'costado' denotes a part of the human body, specifically the side or lateral area of the torso.
Me dolía el costado después de correr tanto.
My side hurt after running so much.
'Costado' here describes the side or lateral area of a space, such as a room.