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rincón

rreen-KOHN/riŋˈkon/

“rincón” means “corner” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

corner

Also: angle
NounmA2
A simple illustration showing the sharp internal angle where two brightly colored walls meet, forming an empty corner.

📝 In Action

Mi perro siempre se esconde detrás del sofá en el rincón.

A2

My dog always hides behind the sofa in the corner.

Hay una telaraña en el rincón del techo.

B1

There is a spiderweb in the corner of the ceiling.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ángulo (angle)

Common Collocations

  • rincón oscuro – dark corner
  • rincón de lectura – reading nook

nook, remote spot

Also: part
NounmB1
A colorful illustration of a small, cozy window seat filled with soft cushions and a blanket, representing a secluded nook.

📝 In Action

Viajamos a los rincones más lejanos de la selva.

B1

We traveled to the most remote spots of the jungle.

Ese café tiene un rincón muy especial para trabajar.

B2

That coffee shop has a very special nook for working.

Guardó el secreto en algún rincón de su mente.

C1

He kept the secret hidden in some corner of his mind.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • todos los rincones – all corners/all parts

Idioms & Expressions

  • hasta el último rincón – everywhere; thoroughly

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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "rincón" in Spanish:

nook→remote spot→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: rincón

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'rincón' to describe an internal angle?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
rinconera(corner shelf/cabinet) — Noun
rinconcito(small, cozy nook (diminutive)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
balcóncorazón
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the older Spanish word *rinca*, which meant 'edge' or 'angle.' It developed to specifically mean the corner or angle of a room.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: rincão

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'rincón' and 'esquina'?

'Rincón' refers to an internal corner, like the angle inside your bedroom or a quiet, secluded area. 'Esquina' refers to an external corner, like the corner where two streets meet or the sharp edge of a box.