This is the 2747th most frequent Spanish word.
lateral
"Relating to the side or situated at the side."
Here, 'lateral' describes the position of the door as being on the side rather than in a central location.
La puerta lateral está cerrada.
The side door is closed.
In this context, 'lateral' is used to describe the direction of the pass, indicating it goes to the side rather than forward or backward.
El jugador realizó un pase lateral durante el partido.
The player made a lateral pass during the match.
Here, 'lateral' refers to the perspective or view, indicating it is taken from the side rather than the front or back.