on the side

US /ɑːn ðə saɪd/
UK /ɑːn ðə saɪd/
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1.

aparte, adicionalmente

in addition to one's main job or activity, often secretly or informally

:
He works as a teacher, but he also does some freelance writing on the side.
Trabaja como profesor, pero también hace algo de escritura freelance aparte.
She sells handmade jewelry on the side to earn extra income.
Ella vende joyas hechas a mano aparte para obtener ingresos adicionales.
2.

aparte, por separado

as a separate or distinct part of something, often referring to a dish served with a main meal

:
I'd like the steak with a salad on the side.
Quiero el bistec con una ensalada aparte.
Can I get the sauce on the side?
¿Puedo pedir la salsa aparte?