Rincón (en. Corner)

/rinˈkon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An angle or corner of a place.
She sat in the corner of the room.
Ella se sentó en el rincón de la habitación.
An isolated or hidden place.
We found a quiet corner to read.
Encontramos un rincón tranquilo para leer.
Refers to areas of a space that are not frequently visited.
That corner of the park is full of flowers.
Ese rincón del parque está lleno de flores.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'rincō', which means corner or angle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Childhood corner
The place that evokes childhood memories.
rincón de la infancia
In the corner of the room
Reference to a specific place within a closed space.
en el rincón de la sala
Corner of well-being
A place associated with comfort and relaxation.
rincón del bienestar

Related Words

Corner
Intersection of two surfaces, especially in geometry.
esquina
Hideout
Place where something or someone is hidden.
escondite
Recess
Sunken part of a surface.
receso

Slang Meanings

Corner in the context of hiding or withdrawing.
He went to his corner when the fight started.
Se fue a su rincón cuando empezó la pelea.
Personal or private space.
This is my corner, here nobody bothers me.
Este es mi rincón, aquí nadie me molesta.