Meaning
sideways, laterally
- To or from the side; along the sides.
In a sentence
L'auto è stata colpita lateralmente da un furgone all'incrocio.
The car was struck sideways by a van at the intersection.
Devi guardare lateralmente prima di cambiare corsia in autostrada.
You must look to the side before changing lanes on the highway.
I granchi camminano lateralmente sulla sabbia per muoversi velocemente.
Crabs walk sideways on the sand to move quickly.
Usage notes
- Derived from 'laterale' + '-mente'. Often used in physical, medical, or architectural contexts.