Spanish Conversation · Level 112
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Spanish word
recoveco
Pronunciation
IPA/rekoˈβeko/
Meaning
- masculine nounnook
Example
Encontré un recoveco donde nadie viene.
I found a nook where no one comes.
More examples
Esconde la llave en un recoveco para que los niños no la encuentren.
He hides the key in a nook so the children don't find it.
Core concept
Secluded little corner, physical or mental, difficult to see or reach.
Common phrases
esconder algo en un recoveco
hide something in a nook
los recovecos de la casa
the nooks of the house
Similar words
rincón: Small corner in a room or by furniture that feels tucked and private.
esquina: Point where two streets or walls meet, marking a turn or intersection.
hueco: Hollow space or cavity inside an object, wall, or surface.
escondite: Hidden spot used deliberately to hide a person or an object.
Definition in Spanish
Rincón pequeño y oculto de un espacio, físico o figurado, difícil de ver o de alcanzar.
Word origin
It comes from medieval Spanish usage and over time came to mean a concealed or hard-to-reach corner.
Usage tips
- Often used metaphorically (for example, los recovecos del alma), making it more likely in narratives and descriptive writing than in casual directions.
Other meanings
- recessnoun
Opposites
- lugar abiertoopen placenoun