This is the 7917th most frequent Portuguese word.
rincón
The word "rincón" is Spanish, not Portuguese, and it means "corner" or "a small, cozy place" in English.
'Rincón' here implies a quiet and possibly isolated area within the library where one can read undisturbed.
Ele estava no rincón da biblioteca lendo um livro.
He was in the corner of the library reading a book.
The use of 'rincón' in this context refers to a small, possibly unknown or less visited area within the city.
Decidimos explorar o rincón escondido da cidade.
We decided to explore the hidden corner of the city.
In this sentence, 'rincón' is used to describe a specific part of an enclosed space, emphasizing its location in a corner or secluded area.