How to Say "loft" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “loft” is “ático” — B1 level.
Examples
Mi hermana vive en un ático precioso en el centro de Madrid.
My sister lives in a beautiful penthouse in the center of Madrid.
El ático tiene una terraza muy grande con muchas plantas.
The penthouse has a very large terrace with many plants.
Guardamos las maletas viejas arriba, en el ático.
We keep the old suitcases upstairs, in the attic.
Always Masculine
Even though it refers to a home or a floor, 'ático' is always a masculine word. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
The Stress Mark
The word has a written accent on the 'á' because the voice is strongest on the third-to-last syllable. This is a rule for all words stressed in that position.
Ático vs. Buhardilla
Mistake: “Using 'ático' for a dusty, cramped storage space.”
Correction: In Spain, 'ático' usually sounds like a nice, expensive top-floor flat. Use 'buhardilla' or 'desván' for a typical storage attic.
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