nook

• Sustantivo que designa un rincón o espacio pequeño y apartado, a menudo acogedor o resguardado, formado por dos paredes o dentro de una habitación; también un lugar recóndito y retirado.

A noun referring to a sheltered and secluded place, or an interior angle formed by two meeting walls.

1. Sheltered and secluded placeB2formal

   A small, quiet, and private corner or area that offers shelter or seclusion.

   Rincón recogido y apartado

   • She found a cozy nook in the library to read her book.
   • The garden had a hidden nook surrounded by tall bushes.
   • He retreated to a quiet nook to escape the noise.

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2. Interior cornerB2formal

   An interior angle formed where two walls meet, often used for storage or decoration.

   Rincón interior

   • They placed a small table in the nook of the kitchen.
   • The bookshelf fit perfectly into the nook of the hallway.
   • A lamp was set in the nook to brighten the dark corner.

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