verb

arrinconar

corner

Poner a alguien o algo en un lugar donde no puede moverse fácilmente, o dejarlo sin opciones.

The Spanish verb "arrinconar" means "to corner" or "to back someone into a corner." It refers to the action of forcing someone or something into a corner or a restricted space, either physically or metaphorically.

For example:

  • Physically: "Los perros fueron arrinconados contra la pared" (The dogs were cornered against the wall).
  • Figuratively: "La policía logró arrinconar al sospechoso" (The police managed to corner the suspect).

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Examples

El gato arrincona el ratón en la esquina.verb

The cat corners the mouse in the corner.

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