Meaning
penthouse
- an apartment on the top floor of a building, usually luxurious and with a terrace
In a sentence
I miei zii hanno comprato un attico con una vista splendida.
My aunt and uncle bought a penthouse with a wonderful view.
Quanto costa l'affitto mensile di questo splendido attico?
How much is the monthly rent for this splendid penthouse?
Non possiamo permetterci un attico nel centro di Milano.
We cannot afford a penthouse in the centre of Milan.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| attico | masculine · singular |
| attici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural is 'attici' (soft /tʃi/ sound).
- Unlike English 'attic' (mansarda or soffitta), Italian 'attico' refers to a penthouse apartment.