alcove

• Hueco o nicho pequeño que se abre desde una habitación más grande, a menudo utilizado con fines decorativos o funcionales, como para colocar una cama, estanterías o asientos.

A small recess or niche that opens off a larger room, often used for decorative or functional purposes.

1. Recessed area in a roomB2formal

   A small, partially enclosed space that opens off a larger room, often used for seating or display.

   Hueco en una pared

   • The dining room had a cozy alcove with a built-in bench.
   • She placed a small statue in the alcove by the window.
   • The library featured a reading alcove with comfortable chairs.

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