How to Say "courtyard" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “courtyard” is “patio” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA1
An open area surrounded by walls, often inside a building complex.
Examples
Necesito limpiar el patio antes de la fiesta.
I need to clean the courtyard/backyard before the party.
En las casas antiguas de Sevilla, el patio central es muy hermoso.
In the old houses of Seville, the central courtyard is very beautiful.
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember that 'patio' is masculine, so it always uses 'el' or 'un' (el patio, un patio). This is important even though the space itself is often 'la terraza' (feminine).
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