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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
noun
esquina
noun
An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection.
quina
noun
The projection into space of an angle in a solid object.
encurralar
verb
(transitive) To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
virar
verb
(automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
dobrar
verb
(automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
encurralar
verb
(automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.

What does "corner" mean?

  1. noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
    "She hit her hip on the corner of the table."
  2. noun The place where two streets meet.
    "Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main."
  3. noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
    "His own lies had backed him into a corner."
  4. verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
    "The cat cornered the mouse behind the fridge."

corner in a sentence

  • She hit her hip on the corner of the table.
  • Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main.
  • His own lies had backed him into a corner.
  • The cat cornered the mouse behind the fridge.

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Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

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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