Patio (en. Yard)
/ˈpatjo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Open space in a home, used for outdoor activities.
The patio of the house is ideal for having barbecues.
El patio de la casa es ideal para hacer parrilladas.
Area of land where plants can be cultivated.
I also planted some flowers in the patio.
En el patio también planté algunas flores.
Place where social activities are held outdoors.
The café has a nice patio where you can enjoy the sun.
El café tiene un bonito patio donde se puede disfrutar del sol.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'patium', which means 'open space'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
food court
Area where you can find different food stalls.
patio de comidas
backyard
Space located behind a house.
patio trasero
patio days
School break days when students can go out to the patio.
días de patio
Related Words
terrace
Outdoor space generally adjacent to a building.
terraza
balcony
Raised platform of a house or building.
balcón
garden
Space intended for growing plants.
jardín
Slang Meanings
A place to relax and socialize.
Let's go to the patio to have some beers.
Vamos al patio a tomar unas cervezas.
The area where meetings or parties take place.
The party will be at Juan's patio.
La fiesta será en el patio de Juan.