The corners are formed by the intersection of two streets.
The etymology of corner leads us to the Gothic word skĭna , in turn linked to the Old High German scina . The term allows reference to an edge : the line that is generated when two planes intersect.
In a broad sense, a corner is a place where two surfaces or lines intersect , forming an angle . The concept is usually used specifically in reference to the meeting of two streets .
The corners in the cities
When two streets cross, in short, a corner appears. It can be said that blocks begin or end at the corners .
The corner includes a set of elements. The notion covers the sector of the sidewalk or sidewalk where the streets meet; the pavement or roadway area; and the buildings that are in the place.
It is common for corners to function as a meeting point. In fact, people frequently agree to meet on a corner ( “I'll wait for you at five on the corner of Independencia and San Juan,” “We agreed to meet ten minutes before the game on the corner of Avenida 3 and Calle 8.” ). They also serve as a geographical or spatial reference : “Are we going to have dinner at the restaurant on the corner?” , “Last week they opened a clothing store on the corner of my house.”
road safety
Corners have great importance in urban circulation . In them, cars moving in different directions meet, which increases the risk of collision .
Traffic regulations indicate that motorists must slow down on corners. Many corners also have traffic lights to organize traffic or speed bumps before the intersection itself.
Pedestrians , meanwhile, must always cross the street at the corner. The pedestrian paths or zebra crossings are located there.
Corner buildings
The buildings and houses that are located on the corners have particular characteristics. Generally these constructions end in an octave or point .
Architects attribute several advantages to buildings that are developed on a corner. Compared to the rest of the properties, they are brighter, have better air circulation and have more access options.
The corner kick allows a football match interrupted by the ball to be restarted in a specific circumstance.
The concept in the sports field
In the sports field, the tip of the court or playing field is called a corner. On a soccer field, for example, there are four corners.
Continuing with this sport , the play that allows a game to be restarted is known as a corner kick , corner kick or corner when the ball, after having been touched by a player from team the arch of said set.
The city of Corner
Esquina , finally, is the name of an important city in the province of Corrientes ( Argentina ). The town in question is also the head of a department with the same name, which also includes the municipality of Pueblo Libertador .
More than 19,000 people live in Esquina . Located next to the Corriente River, it is a popular tourist destination, especially among fishing fans.