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nook

[/nʊk/]
nounpl: nooks
canto
1. a corner or recess, especially one that is sheltered or hidden
She found a quiet nook in the library to read.
Ela encontrou um canto tranquilo na biblioteca para ler.
2. a small, secluded or comfortable place
The children created a cozy nook in their bedroom with pillows and blankets.
As crianças criaram um canto aconchegante no quarto delas com almofadas e cobertores.
3. any of various parts of a structure that form an angle
Every nook and cranny of the house needed cleaning.
Cada canto e recanto da casa precisava de limpeza.
Synonyms
cornerrecessalcovecrannyhideaway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
canto
most common usage
General Brazilian
recanto
for a secluded or cozy place
Portugal
canto
standard usage
Portugal
recanso
less common, poetic usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

every nook and cranny - cada canto e recanto
to search every nook and cranny - procurar em cada canto e recanto
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