corner in Portuguese
corner in Portuguese is canto, esquina, quina — corner means the point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
corner in Portuguese
canto
esquina
An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection.
quina
The projection into space of an angle in a solid object.
encurralar
(transitive) To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
virar
(automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
dobrar
(automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
encurralar
(automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
What does "corner" mean?
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noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
"She hit her hip on the corner of the table."
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noun The place where two streets meet.
"Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main."
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noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
"His own lies had backed him into a corner."
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verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
"The cat cornered the mouse behind the fridge."
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corner in a sentence
- She hit her hip on the corner of the table.
- We put the tall lamp in the corner of the room.
- Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main.
- There is a small bakery on the corner near my house.
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What is "corner" in Portuguese?
"corner" in Portuguese is canto, esquina, quina. corner means: The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
How do you use "corner" in a sentence?
Example: "She hit her hip on the corner of the table." In Portuguese, "corner" is canto, esquina, quina.
Are there other ways to say "corner" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "corner": canto, esquina, quina, encurralar, virar, dobrar.
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