La esquina
Example: Nos encontramos en la esquina para tomar un café juntos.
Definition
"La esquina" refers to the corner where two streets or surfaces meet. It is commonly used to describe a specific point in urban or architectural settings, such as the place where people might meet or where buildings change direction.
Etymology
The term "la esquina" comes from Spanish, where 'esquina' originally derived from the Latin word 'scamnum,' meaning a bench or step. Over time, it evolved to mean 'corner,' reflecting the idea of a projecting or turning point. Did you know? The word has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages to describe street corners.
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"La esquina" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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