Está al lado del banco.

When to use

Use this phrase to indicate that something is located immediately beside a specific place, like a bank, shop, or building.

How it works

The phrase uses 'estar' for location. 'Al lado de' is a set phrase meaning 'next to' or 'beside'. Notice the contraction 'del', which combines 'de' and 'el'.

• Está: It is
• al lado de: next to / beside
• del (de + el) banco: of the bank

The contraction 'del'

In Spanish, when the preposition 'de' (of/from) is followed by the masculine singular definite article 'el' (the), they must combine to form the contraction 'del'.

Notes

Location clue using a landmark. Neutral everyday wording.