terrazza
/terˈrat.t͡sa/feminine
The English word "terrace" is translated into Italian as terrazza.
terrazza refers to a platform that extends outwards from a building.
Meaning: platform that extends outwards from a building (noun)
Which one should you use?
terrazzino is a diminutive form used to describe a terrace that is specifically small or cozy.
How does it change in a sentence?
terrazza is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /terˈrat.tsa/.
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might use 'terrace' to mean a row of joined houses, in Italian, such a row of houses is usually called a villetta a schiera.
- The word terrazza is a close relative of the Italian word terrazzo, which refers to a specific type of decorative flooring made of chips of marble or stone embedded in cement.
- The phrase stare in terrazza is often used as a social cue for relaxing with an aperitivo during the sunset hour.
Examples in context
- La terrazza con vista mozzafiatoThe terrace with a breathtaking view
- Hai una terrazza?Do you have a terrace?
- Un terrazzino sul tettoA small rooftop terrace
- Una terrazza fioritaA flowered terrace
- La terrazza è molto grande.The terrace is very large.
- Facciamo colazione sulla terrazza.Let's have breakfast on the terrace.
- Dalla terrazza si vede il mare.From the terrace, you can see the sea.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are deciding where to have breakfast.
- MartinaFacciamo colazione in terrazza oggi?Shall we have breakfast on the terrace today?
- MatteoSì, c'è un sole bellissimo.Yes, the sun is beautiful.
- MartinaPrendo io il caffè e i cornetti.I will get the coffee and the croissants.
- MatteoOttimo, io preparo la terrazza.Great, I'll set up the terrace.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “terrace” translations and entries terrazza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries terrazza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
