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corner

[/ˈkɔːrnər/]
nounpl: corners
canto
1. The place where two lines, surfaces, or edges meet at an angle
The picture frame has sharp corners.
O moldura do quadro tem cantos afiados.
2. A remote or secluded place
He lives in a quiet corner of the countryside.
Ele mora em um canto tranquilo do campo.
3. In sports, a free kick or throw-in taken from the corner of the field
The team scored directly from a corner kick in soccer.
O time marcou um gol diretamente de um escanteio no futebol.
4. A difficult or tight situation
He was backed into a corner during the negotiation.
Ele foi acuado durante a negociação.
NYC Slang
hood (when referring to a neighborhood or area)
Synonyms
anglebendintersectionnook
Antonyms
centermiddle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
canto
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
canto
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
canto
No significant regional variation
Portugal
canto
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'esquina' for street corner

Related Idioms & Phrases

around the corner (próximo, iminente)
backed into a corner (acuado, sem saída)
fight one's corner (defender seus interesses)
corner the market (monopolizar o mercado)
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