terraza
Terrace. An outdoor area connected to a house or apartment.
A terrace is an open outdoor area used for relaxation or dining, integral to both homes and cafes.
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- Outdoor space attached to a house or apartment.
- Commonly refers to restaurant outdoor seating areas.
- A versatile word for leisure and relaxation.
Summary
A terrace is an open outdoor area used for relaxation or dining, integral to both homes and cafes.
- Outdoor space attached to a house or apartment.
- Commonly refers to restaurant outdoor seating areas.
- A versatile word for leisure and relaxation.
Use with the verb estar
When describing where you are, use 'estoy en la terraza'. It is the most natural way to express location.
Do not confuse with patio
A patio is typically on the ground level and enclosed by walls. A terrace is often elevated or open to a wider view.
The cafe culture
In Spain, 'terrace culture' is huge. People spend hours socializing in outdoor cafe seating, especially during sunny weather.
Beispiele
4 von 4Me gusta leer en la terraza por la mañana.
I like reading on the terrace in the morning.
El hotel dispone de una amplia terraza con vistas al mar.
The hotel has a large terrace with sea views.
¡Vamos a la terraza a tomar algo!
Let's go to the terrace for a drink!
La arquitectura del edificio integra una terraza bioclimática.
The building's architecture integrates a bioclimatic terrace.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'terra' (earth/ground) because a terrace is a flat area often built up from the ground. It is your personal piece of earth for relaxing.
Overview
La palabra 'terraza' es fundamental en el vocabulario español, especialmente por la importancia de la vida al aire libre en la cultura hispana. Se refiere a una superficie plana, ya sea a nivel del suelo o elevada, que sirve como extensión de una casa, un apartamento o un establecimiento comercial. 2) Usage Patterns: Se utiliza frecuentemente con verbos como 'tener', 'salir' o 'estar'. Por ejemplo, 'mi casa tiene una terraza' o 'vamos a sentarnos en la terraza'. Es un sustantivo femenino que concuerda con artículos como 'la' o 'una'. 3) Common Contexts: El contexto más común es el residencial, donde las personas decoran su terraza con plantas, sillas y mesas. Sin embargo, en ciudades de España y Latinoamérica, el término es omnipresente en el sector de la hostelería; los bares y restaurantes colocan mesas en la acera o en plazas, y a esto se le llama popularmente 'ir de terraza' o 'sentarse en una terraza'. 4) Similar Words comparison: A diferencia de un 'balcón', que suele ser una estructura pequeña y saliente de una pared, la terraza es generalmente más espaciosa y puede ser parte del terreno mismo de la casa. El 'patio' es usualmente un espacio cerrado por muros en la planta baja, mientras que la terraza suele ser abierta y a veces elevada.
Nutzungshinweise
The word is neutral and used in all Spanish-speaking regions. It is highly frequent in daily conversation due to social habits involving outdoor dining. It is considered a standard architectural and domestic term.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes confuse it with 'balcón' (balcony). Another mistake is using the masculine article 'el' instead of 'la'. Remember that words ending in -a are usually feminine.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'terra' (earth/ground) because a terrace is a flat area often built up from the ground. It is your personal piece of earth for relaxing.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'terra' (earth). It originally referred to an embankment or raised mound of earth.
Kultureller Kontext
In Mediterranean countries, the terrace is a social hub. It is where people gather to drink coffee, eat tapas, or socialize during the evening, making it a central part of the lifestyle.
Beispiele
Me gusta leer en la terraza por la mañana.
everydayI like reading on the terrace in the morning.
El hotel dispone de una amplia terraza con vistas al mar.
formalThe hotel has a large terrace with sea views.
¡Vamos a la terraza a tomar algo!
informalLet's go to the terrace for a drink!
La arquitectura del edificio integra una terraza bioclimática.
academicThe building's architecture integrates a bioclimatic terrace.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
ir de terrazas
to go bar-hopping to outdoor terraces
terraza de verano
summer terrace
terraza cubierta
covered terrace
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A balcony is typically a small, railed platform projecting from an upper story wall. A terrace is generally larger and can be at ground level.
A patio is usually an enclosed courtyard or paved area within the property boundaries, often on the ground floor.
Grammatikmuster
Use with the verb estar
When describing where you are, use 'estoy en la terraza'. It is the most natural way to express location.
Do not confuse with patio
A patio is typically on the ground level and enclosed by walls. A terrace is often elevated or open to a wider view.
The cafe culture
In Spain, 'terrace culture' is huge. People spend hours socializing in outdoor cafe seating, especially during sunny weather.
Teste dich selbst
Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.
Hoy hace mucho sol, vamos a tomar un café en la ___.
La terraza es el lugar al aire libre típico para tomar café.
Selecciona la opción que mejor define una terraza.
¿Qué es una terraza?
La definición técnica de terraza implica un área plana al aire libre.
Ordena las palabras.
la / tiene / casa / terraza / una / grande
La estructura sujeto + verbo + objeto es la más común en español.
Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNo exactamente. Un balcón es una estructura pequeña que sobresale de la fachada, mientras que una terraza es más amplia y suele ser un espacio transitable para estar.
En España y muchos países hispanohablantes, se dice que alguien está 'en la terraza' del bar o restaurante.
Es un sustantivo femenino, por lo tanto, se dice 'la terraza' o 'una terraza'.
Sí, se utiliza para designar áreas comunes al aire libre donde los empleados pueden tomar descansos.
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