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"Corner" in Spanish: esquina
la esquina
A street corner is la esquina. It is feminine. Meet someone en la esquina de la calle.
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How to pronounce esquina
Say it
ehs-KEE-nah
/es.ˈki.na/
ehs-KEE-nah. Stress KEE. Soft s.
"Corner" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la esquina | the corner Street corner default. | Street corner default. |
| en la esquina | on / at the corner Meeting points. | Meeting points. |
| a la vuelta de la esquina | around the corner Very nearby. | Very nearby. |
| la esquina de | the corner of Before a street name. | Before a street name. |
How to use esquina in real life
- 1Meeting
Te espero en la esquina.
I'll wait for you on the corner.
En la esquina.
- 2Directions
Gira en la esquina roja.
Turn at the red corner.
En la esquina.
- 3Shop talk
La farmacia está en la esquina.
The pharmacy is on the corner.
Está en la esquina.
Mistakes English speakers make with esquina
Incorrect: El esquina está lejos.
Correct: La esquina está lejos.
Esquina is feminine: la esquina.
Incorrect: Espera en el corner.
Correct: Espera en la esquina.
Use esquina, not English corner.
Good to know
Good to knowPeople meet en la esquina a lot in cities. Name the street if several esquinas look the same.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting before dinner
ChatPal
¿Nos vemos en la esquina?
Shall we meet on the corner?
You
Sí, en la esquina del café.
Yes, on the café corner.
ChatPal
Llego en cinco minutos.
I'll arrive in five minutes.
You
Ok. Estoy en la esquina ya.
Ok. I'm on the corner already.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Corner" in Spanish
Is esquina feminine?
Yes: la esquina, una esquina.
On the corner?
En la esquina.
Around the corner?
A la vuelta de la esquina.
How do you pronounce esquina?
Ehs-KEE-nah. Stress KEE in esquina.
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