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.
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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