patio
masc.noun
1. patio, courtyard
open space in a house or building
Common combinations
- patio interior — inner courtyard
- patio central — central courtyard
- La casa tiene un patio pequeño.The house has a small patio.
- Las plantas están en el patio.The plants are in the courtyard.
- Abrimos la puerta que da al patio.We open the door that leads to the courtyard.
2. schoolyard, playground
area at a school for playing or taking a break
Common combinations
- patio escolar — schoolyard
- salir al patio — go out to the playground
- Los niños juegan en el patio durante el recreo.The children play in the schoolyard during recess.
- El patio de la escuela está lleno.The schoolyard is full.
- Hoy no salimos al patio porque llueve.We aren't going out to the playground today because it's raining.
3. stalls, orchestra section
seats on the lower floor of a theater
Common combinations
- entradas de patio — stalls tickets
- fila del patio — row in the stalls
- Compramos entradas para el patio.We bought tickets for the stalls.
- Desde el patio se ve bien el escenario.You can see the stage well from the stalls.
- Las butacas del patio estaban ocupadas.The seats in the stalls were occupied.
Phrases with this word
patio de lucespatio de recreopatio de butacas