How to Say ‘A slightly secluded corner?’ in Spain Spanish
Un rincón un poco apartado?
oon reen-KON oon POH-koh ah-par-TAH-doh
[oon reen-KON oon POH-koh ah-par-TAH-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: Spanish often leaves out the full question like "Do you have...?" and just offers the preferred option with rising intonation: [¿Un rincón un poco apartado?]. You can do the same with other seating wishes: [¿Una mesa fuera?] or [¿Una mesa con vistas?]
🇪🇸 In Spain: This sounds natural and polite in context when you're discussing table options with staff. In Spain, short request-like questions like this are common and don't come across as rude.
Phrase Breakdown
Un rincón
oon reen-KON
a corner / a little spot
Refers to a corner or a quieter, more tucked-away area.
Preferimos un rincón tranquilo.
We prefer a quiet corner.
Words in this phrase
Un
[oon]
a; one
The masculine singular indefinite article, used before a noun when suggesting a type of table or place.
¿Tienen un rincón un poco apartado para dos?
Do you have a somewhat secluded corner for two?
rincón
[reen-KON]
corner
A corner in the restaurant, often requested for a quieter or more intimate table.
Nos gustaría un rincón un poco apartado, si puede ser.
We'd like a somewhat secluded corner, if possible.
Un poco apartado
oon POH-koh ah-par-TAH-doh
a little secluded / a bit away
Describes a place that is somewhat separated from the main area.
Buscamos una mesa un poco apartada.
We’re looking for a table that’s a little secluded.
Words in this phrase
un
[oon]
a
Here 'un' appears again as part of the longer phrase describing the preferred kind of seating.
Buscamos un poco más de privacidad en un salón interior.
We are looking for a bit more privacy in an indoor dining room.
poco
[POH-koh]
a little
Used to make the request sound softer and more polite by expressing degree.
La mesa puede estar poco cerca de la entrada, mejor al fondo.
The table can be not very close to the entrance, better farther inside.
apartado
[ah-par-TAH-doh]
secluded; set apart
Describes a place that is slightly away from the main traffic of the restaurant.
Preferimos algo apartado del ruido de la barra.
We prefer something away from the noise of the bar.
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