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canto

[ˈkɐ̃tu]
nounmasculinepl: cantos
corner; singing; canto (section of a poem)
1. An angle formed by two intersecting lines or surfaces; a corner or edge
She sat in the corner of the room.
Ela se sentou no canto da sala.
2. The act or art of singing; a song or melody
The beauty of her singing was remarkable.
A beleza de seu canto era notável.
3. A section or division of a long poem, such as an epic (similar to a canto in Dante's Divine Comedy)
The third canto of the poem describes the hero's journey.
O terceiro canto do poema descreve a jornada do herói.
4. A group or gathering of people in a corner or secluded area
They gathered in a quiet corner to talk.
Eles se reuniram em um canto tranquilo para conversar.
Synonyms
esquinaângulocançãomúsicamelodiarecanto
Antonyms
centromeio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
canto
Standard usage for corner and singing
Rio de Janeiro
canto
Same as standard; may emphasize corner in slang contexts
São Paulo
canto
Standard usage; common in everyday speech
Portugal
canto
Same usage; equally common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

canto do olho - corner of the eye
um canto quieto - a quiet corner
ficar para o canto - to be left aside
canto da boca - corner of the mouth
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