Esquinas
Esquinas is the Spanish word for "corners." The term refers to the point or location where two or more lines, edges, or surfaces meet, forming an angle. In a broader sense, esquinas can also refer to the area immediately surrounding a corner, such as a street corner.
The word is used in various contexts, including:
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Architecture and Construction: Describing the corners of buildings, rooms, or other structures.
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Geography: Referring to the corner of a landmass, field, or other geographical feature.
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Everyday Language: Indicating a turning point or juncture in a journey or process, both literally and figuratively. For example, "doblar la esquina" means "to turn the corner."
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Figurative Usage: In some contexts, esquinas might be used metaphorically to represent a place of hiding, observation, or illicit activity.