Ático (en. Penthouse)

/ˈatiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The top floor of a building, often with a terrace.

We live in an attic with a sea view.

Vivimos en un ático con vistas al mar.

Space used for storage at the top of a house.

We store things in the attic that we don't use.

Guardamos cosas en el ático que no usamos.

In architecture, a space located under the roof.

The attic has been renovated to become a studio.

El ático ha sido remodelado para convertirse en un estudio.

From the Greek 'ἄτικος' (atikos), meaning 'of Attica' or 'Athenian.'

luxury attic

An attic that offers high-quality amenities and finishes.

ático de lujo

go out to the attic

Having access to the terrace or outdoor space of an attic.

salir al ático

live in an attic

Residing on the top floor of a building.

vivir en un ático

loft

Space located under the roof, usually used for storage.

desván

terrace

Flat exterior surface, usually on the roof.

terraza

floor

Another word to refer to an apartment or level of a building.

piso

Attic of the rich

She lives in a rich person's attic in the city center.

Ella vive en un ático de los ricos en el centro de la ciudad.

Atticomania

Atticomania is fashionable; everyone wants a trendy attic.

La aticomanía está de moda, todos quieren un ático trendy.