Patios (en. Patios)

/ˈpatjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Outdoor space, usually at a house, where one can enjoy the sun or shade.

Patios are ideal for spending time with family during the summer.

Los patios son ideales para pasar tiempo en familia durante el verano.

Open area within a building that can be decorated with plants or furniture.

The hotel's patio was filled with flowers and benches to rest.

El patio del hotel estaba lleno de flores y bancos para descansar.

In architecture, an outdoor area surrounded by walls or buildings.

The architect designed a central patio that connects all the rooms.

El arquitecto diseñó un patio central que conecta todas las habitaciones.

From Latin 'patĭus', meaning 'open space'.

food court

Outdoor area where food is served.

patio de comida

Andalusian patio

Typical patio style from Andalusia, often decorated with tiles.

patio andaluz

relaxing in the patio

Spending time in the patio in a peaceful manner.

relajarse en el patio

terrace

Outdoor space, usually elevated, used for enjoying the outdoors.

terraza

garden

Area cultivated with plants, flowers, and often grass.

jardín

balcony

Elevated platform that protrudes from a wall of a building.

balcón

Informal gathering in the patio.

We're going to have a patio this afternoon to eat and chat.

Vamos a hacer un patio esta tarde para comer y platicar.

House party, especially in the patio.

They had a patio over the weekend to celebrate their birthday.

Hicieron un patio el fin de semana para celebrar su cumpleaños.