esquina
ess-KEE-nah
📝 In Action
La farmacia está en la esquina de la calle principal.
A1The pharmacy is on the corner of the main street.
Tuvimos que doblar la esquina para ver el mural.
A2We had to turn the corner to see the mural.
Se me dobló la esquina de la página del libro.
A2The corner of the book page got folded.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
Esquina is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la esquina'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Esquina vs. Rincón
Mistake: "Using 'rincón' when talking about a street corner."
Correction: Use 'esquina' for outside corners (streets) and 'rincón' for inside corners or cozy, hidden corners (of a room).
⭐ Usage Tips
Prepositions for Location
To say something is located at a street corner, use 'en la esquina' (at the corner). To describe the action of turning, use 'doblar la esquina' (to turn the corner).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: esquina
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use to describe where two city streets meet?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'esquina' and 'rincón'?
'Esquina' usually refers to an external corner, like a street corner or the corner of a table. 'Rincón' refers to an internal corner, like the cozy, secluded corner of a room, or a hidden spot.