patio
Translation
patio, terrace
Examples
We have breakfast on the patio in the summer.
We have breakfast on the patio in the summer.
They have a small table and chairs on their patio.
They have a small table and chairs on their patio.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the patio)) a paved area at the back of a house We have a nice patio behind the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: terrace, deck, veranda
Etymology
From Spanish 'patio', meaning 'courtyard' or 'open space'.
Memory Tips
Picture a classic Spanish scene with potted plants on a 'patio' to remember its origin and meaning.