vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Rincón" is a noun which is often translated as "corner", and "esquina" is a noun which is also often translated as "corner". Learn more about the difference between "rincón" and "esquina" below.
el rincón()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. corner
Me gusta sentarme en aquel rincón del café.I like to sit in that corner of the cafe.
b. nook
Mi rincón favorito para leer es debajo de las escaleras.My favorite reading nook is under the stairs.
a. corner
Me encantaría viajar a ese rincón del mundo.I would love to travel to that corner of the world.
a. corner
Mi esposo solo me dejó un rincón de la gaveta para mis medias.My husband only left me a corner of the drawer for my socks.
Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
la esquina()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. corner
El perro espera en la esquina de la calle.The dog is waiting on the street corner.
Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.