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    Esquinas (en. Corners)

    /esˈkinas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Points of intersection of two surfaces, typically in a building.
    She placed a plant in the corner of the living room.
    Colocó una planta en la esquina de la sala.
    Participation in activities that involve a change of direction.
    The runner took the corners very quickly.
    El corredor tomó las esquinas con mucha velocidad.
    Sides of an object that form an angle.
    The corners of the box were worn out.
    Las esquinas de la caja estaban desgastadas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exquina', referring to the angles formed by the intersection of two lines.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    At the corners
    Reference to places where streets meet.
    En las esquinas
    To have sharp corners
    Used to describe something that is very precise or painful.
    Tener esquinas afiladas

    Related Words

    corner
    Each of the angles formed by the intersection of two lines.
    esquina
    angle
    Shape created by two rays that meet at a point.
    ángulo
    intersection
    Point where two paths or lines cross.
    intersección

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a dangerous place.
    Don't stay in the corners, it's very risky.
    No te quedes en las esquinas, es muy arriesgado.
    To avoid a problem.
    I'm going to dodge that discussion, I don't want any trouble.
    Voy a esquivar esa discusión, no quiero problemas.