ático
“ático” means “penthouse” in Spanish (the top floor of an apartment building, often with a terrace).
penthouse
Also: attic, loft
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Mi hermana vive en un ático precioso en el centro de Madrid.
A2My sister lives in a beautiful penthouse in the center of Madrid.
El ático tiene una terraza muy grande con muchas plantas.
A2The penthouse has a very large terrace with many plants.
Guardamos las maletas viejas arriba, en el ático.
B1We keep the old suitcases upstairs, in the attic.
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From the Greek word 'attikos' via Latin 'atticus,' originally referring to the style of architecture from Athens (Attica). In architecture, it described the decorative top part of a building above the main wall.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is an 'ático' the same as a 'buhardilla'?
Not exactly. An 'ático' is the whole top floor, often modern and expensive. A 'buhardilla' is usually a room with slanted ceilings right under the roof.
Why does 'ático' have an accent mark?
It's an 'esdrújula' word, meaning the stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. In Spanish, these words always require a written accent mark.