Rincón (en. Corner)

/rinˈkon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Part of a room or place that is away from general view.

Example Sentence: I sat in a quiet corner of the café.

Me senté en un rincón tranquilo de la cafetería.

Definition: Remote or secluded place.

Example Sentence: The corner of the garden was full of wildflowers.

El rincón del jardín estaba lleno de flores silvestres.

Definition: Limited space formed between two surfaces.

Example Sentence: We placed the plant in the corner of the living room.

Colocamos la planta en el rincón de la sala.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'angŭlum', which means angle.

Common Phrase: corner of memory

Meaning: A place or moment that evokes memories.

rincón de la memoria

Common Phrase: corner of the world

Meaning: A remote or little-known place.

rincón del mundo

Related Word: legal corner

Description: An area dedicated to legal topics.

rincón jurídico

Related Word: children's corner

Description: A space intended for children.

rincón infantil

Slang Meaning: A secret place to hide.

Slang Example: He went to his corner to get away from the crowd.

Fue a su rincón para alejarse de la multitud.

Slang Meaning: A space for rest or relaxation.

Slang Example: This corner is perfect for meditating.

Este rincón es perfecto para meditar.