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esquina

ess-KEE-nah/esˈkina/

“esquina” means “corner” in Spanish (street corner or the corner of an object).

corner

Also: angle, edge
NounfA1
Mexico, Central America, Caribbean
A colorful storybook illustration of a clear, sharp street corner where two paved roads meet, forming a right angle.

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La farmacia está en la esquina de la calle principal.

A1

The pharmacy is on the corner of the main street.

Tuvimos que doblar la esquina para ver el mural.

A2

We had to turn the corner to see the mural.

Se me dobló la esquina de la página del libro.

A2

The corner of the book page got folded.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • canto (edge/side (common in some regions for object corners))
  • ángulo (angle (geometric))

Common Collocations

  • doblar la esquina – to turn the corner
  • en la esquina – on the corner
  • a la vuelta de la esquina – just around the corner (very close)

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Words that translate to "esquina" in Spanish:

angle→corner→edge→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: esquina

Question 1 of 2

Which word would you use to describe where two city streets meet?

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👥 Word Family▼
esquinazo(sharp corner; (figurative) surprise/scare) — Noun
esquinar(to put in a corner) — Verb
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from a Germanic root, possibly Frankish *skina*, which meant 'shin' or 'splinter,' referring to a sharp point or wedge. It entered Spanish during the Middle Ages, replacing older Latin terms for 'corner.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: schienaFrench: échine

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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.