Meaning
mezzanine; loft
- a raised platform inside a room
- a mezzanine level used for storage or living space
In a sentence
Nel monolocale c'è un piccolo soppalco.
In the studio flat there is a small mezzanine.
Hai mai dormito su un soppalco?
Have you ever slept on a mezzanine?
Non possiamo costruire un soppalco troppo basso.
We can't build a mezzanine that is too low.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| soppalco | masculine · singular |
| soppalchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- A soppalco is an internal raised level, not a full separate floor.
- Common in homes with high ceilings.
- Often used with fare, costruire, dormire sul.