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terrazza

/terˈrat.tsa/noun · feminineA2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,523

Meaning

terrace, roof terrace

  • a flat paved outdoor living area, often on a rooftop or upper floor

In a sentence

D'estate ceniamo spesso in terrazza.

In the summer we often have dinner on the terrace.

L'appartamento ha una terrazza con vista sul mare.

The apartment has a terrace with a sea view.

Non salite sulla terrazza quando piove.

Don't go up onto the terrace when it rains.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
terrazzafeminine · singular
terrazzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Larger and more open than a 'balcone', often positioned on a rooftop.
  • Commonly takes the preposition 'in' or 'su': 'in terrazza'.

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