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recanto

[ʁe.kɐ̃.tu]
nounmasculinepl: recantos
corner, nook, secluded spot
1. A small, quiet, or secluded corner or place
She found a peaceful recanto in the garden to read her book.
Ela encontrou um recanto tranquilo no jardim para ler seu livro.
2. A corner or angle formed by the junction of two surfaces
The cat was hiding in a recanto of the room.
O gato estava escondido em um recanto da sala.
3. A remote or isolated area
They explored every recanto of the old house.
Eles exploraram cada recanto da casa antiga.
Synonyms
cantocantinhoesquinanichorefúgioretirosossego
Antonyms
centroárea abertaexposição

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recanto
Standard usage; commonly refers to a cozy or hidden corner
Rio de Janeiro
recanto
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
recanto
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
recanto
Standard usage; may refer more to geographical corners or remote places

Related Idioms & Phrases

no recanto mais escuro
um recanto do paraíso
explorar cada recanto
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