balcony
A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I like to have my morning coffee on the balcony.
I enjoy drinking coffee outside on the platform attached to my room.
The hotel suite offers a private balcony overlooking the ocean.
The expensive hotel room includes its own outdoor area with a sea view.
Come out to the balcony and see this sunset!
Step outside onto the platform to look at the sky.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the famous scene from Romeo and Juliet; Juliet stands on her balcony to talk to Romeo.
Quiz rápido
Our apartment is on the third floor, so we have a small ______ where we grow plants.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: balcony
Ejemplos
I like to have my morning coffee on the balcony.
everydayI enjoy drinking coffee outside on the platform attached to my room.
The hotel suite offers a private balcony overlooking the ocean.
formalThe expensive hotel room includes its own outdoor area with a sea view.
Come out to the balcony and see this sunset!
informalStep outside onto the platform to look at the sky.
The architectural plans specify a reinforced concrete balcony for each unit.
academicThe building design includes a strong outdoor platform for every apartment.
Please ensure the balcony doors are locked before leaving the office.
businessMake sure the doors leading outside are closed and secured.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Juliet balcony
A very narrow balcony that you cannot walk out on.
theatre balcony
An upper level of seats in a theatre or cinema.
on the balcony
Located on the outdoor platform.
Se confunde a menudo con
A terrace is usually larger and often located on the ground or a flat roof, while a balcony is always attached to an upper floor.
A porch is usually at the entrance of a house on the ground floor, often covered by a roof.
Notas de uso
The word is most commonly used for domestic outdoor spaces on apartments, but it can also refer to seating sections in old theatres.
Errores comunes
Learners often use the preposition 'in' instead of 'on'. You should say 'on the balcony' because it is a platform.
Truco para recordar
Think of the famous scene from Romeo and Juliet; Juliet stands on her balcony to talk to Romeo.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Italian word 'balcone', which comes from the Old High German word 'balko' meaning a beam.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many Mediterranean and European cities, balconies are decorated with flowers and used for socializing with neighbors.
Quiz rápido
Our apartment is on the third floor, so we have a small ______ where we grow plants.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: balcony
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