Buhardilla (en. Attic)
/bu.aɾˈði.ʝa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The upper part of a house, used as an additional room.
The attic of the house is decorated as a studio.
La buhardilla de la casa está decorada como un estudio.
Space under the roof that can be used for storage.
We keep the old junk in the attic.
Guardamos los trastos viejos en la buhardilla.
Room that can be intended for living or working.
My brother has been living in the attic since he moved in.
Mi hermano vive en la buhardilla desde que se mudó.
Etymology
From the French 'bouardille', which refers to a room under the roof.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get out of the attic
To refer to getting out of a complicated or difficult situation.
salir de la buhardilla
to live in an attic
To live in modest conditions or to limit oneself to the essentials.
vivir en una buhardilla
Related Words
attic
Space at the top of a building, similar to the attic, but often larger and habitable.
ático
loft
Storage space located at the top of a house.
desván
roof
The exterior part of the construction that covers the building.
tejado
Slang Meanings
Refuge or hidden place
He always hides in his attic when he doesn't want to be disturbed.
Siempre se esconde en su buhardilla cuando no quiere ser molestado.
Space for creativity or artistic work
My attic is my creative place where I write my stories.
Mi buhardilla es mi lugar creativo donde escribo mis historias.