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balcony

/ˈbæl.kə.ni/

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.

Exemplos

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1

I like to have my morning coffee on the balcony.

I enjoy drinking coffee outside on the platform attached to my room.

2

The hotel suite offers a private balcony overlooking the ocean.

The expensive hotel room includes its own outdoor area with a sea view.

3

Come out to the balcony and see this sunset!

Step outside onto the platform to look at the sky.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
balcony
Adjetivo
balconied
Relacionado
balconies
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: balcony

Exemplos

1

I like to have my morning coffee on the balcony.

everyday

I enjoy drinking coffee outside on the platform attached to my room.

2

The hotel suite offers a private balcony overlooking the ocean.

formal

The expensive hotel room includes its own outdoor area with a sea view.

3

Come out to the balcony and see this sunset!

informal

Step outside onto the platform to look at the sky.

4

The architectural plans specify a reinforced concrete balcony for each unit.

academic

The building design includes a strong outdoor platform for every apartment.

5

Please ensure the balcony doors are locked before leaving the office.

business

Make sure the doors leading outside are closed and secured.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
balcony
Adjetivo
balconied
Relacionado
balconies

Colocações comuns

small balcony a little outdoor platform
balcony railing the safety fence around a balcony
step onto the balcony to walk out onto the outdoor platform
balcony view what you see from the balcony
apartment balcony the outdoor area of a flat

Frases Comuns

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.

Frequentemente confundido com

balcony vs terrace

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.

balcony vs porch

A porch is usually at the entrance of a house on the ground floor, often covered by a roof.

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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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the preposition 'in' instead of 'on'. You should say 'on the balcony' because it is a platform.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the famous scene from Romeo and Juliet; Juliet stands on her balcony to talk to Romeo.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Italian word 'balcone', which comes from the Old High German word 'balko' meaning a beam.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one balcony, two balconies Used with the preposition 'on' Often followed by 'overlooking' to describe the view
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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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: balcony

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