No. 1,977 in Catalan
racó
"Racó" means "corner" or "small, secluded place."
In a sentence
En aquest racó de la casa hi ha una finestreta molt curiosa.
In this corner of the house, there is a very peculiar little window.
Racó in this context refers to a physical corner or a specific secluded part of a space.
Sempre m'agrada llegir un llibre al racó preferit de la biblioteca.
I always enjoy reading a book in the favorite nook of the library.
Here, racó symbolizes a comfortable or cozy spot, often associated with a feeling of personal preference or comfort.
Hem decorat el racó del jardí amb flors i pedres.
We decorated the garden corner with flowers and stones.
Racó in this usage denotes a specific and defined part of a larger area, in this case, a part of the garden.
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