Rincon (en. Corner)
/rinˈkon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of a place that is far away or not very visible.
In the corner of the room, there was a forgotten plant.
En el rincón de la habitación había una planta olvidada.
Corner of an enclosed space.
We placed the sofa in the corner to make better use of the space.
Colocamos el sofá en el rincón para aprovechar mejor el espacio.
Place where a small group gathers.
We met in a corner of the park to chat.
Nos encontramos en un rincón del parque para charlar.
Etymology
From Latin 'angulus' which means 'angle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in a corner of the world
In a remote or little-known place.
en un rincón del mundo
corner of memory
Place or moment that evokes nostalgia.
rincón del recuerdo
Related Words
esquina
The point where two lines meet forming an angle.
esquina
canto
Edge or exterior part of an object.
canto
Slang Meanings
Sense of refuge or safe place.
We looked for a corner where we could take shelter from the rain.
Buscamos un rincón donde podamos refugiarnos de la lluvia.