Rinconada (en. Cornered)

/rinconaðα/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sector or part of a place that is in a corner or secluded.
The cornered area of the garden was full of flowers.
La rinconada del jardín estaba llena de flores.
Small and cozy place.
They sat in the cornered area of the cafe to speak quietly.
Se sentaron en la rinconada del café para hablar tranquilos.
Limited space in a room.
He placed a piece of furniture in the cornered area of the living room.
Colocó un mueble en la rinconada de la sala.

Etymology

From the term 'corner', which means angle or remote part of a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a cornered area
To be in a secluded or hard-to-access place.
estar en una rinconada
to get out of the cornered area
To get out of a difficult or complicated situation.
salir de la rinconada
to work in the cornered area
To work in a less visible or undervalued place.
trabajar en la rinconada

Related Words

corner
Part of a space that forms an angle.
rincón
distant
That is far or distant from a place.
alejado
corner
A place where two sides meet.
esquina

Slang Meanings

A safe or private place.
Let's go to the cornered area to talk without being overheard.
Vamos a la rinconada a hablar sin que nos escuchen.
An area where activities that are not well regarded take place.
That cornered area is known for its underground parties.
Esa rinconada es conocida por sus fiestas clandestinas.