terrazza
terrace
noun tehr-RAH-tsah Rare
Origin: From Italian terra (earth, land), from Latin terra; literally 'earthen platform'
Also means
balcony
Usage Note
Terrazza is a roof terrace or large outdoor platform on a building. It is slightly larger and more open than a balcone (balcony). A terrazzo (m) is the same word in masculine form and also refers to the polished-stone flooring material known in English as 'terrazzo.' The plural is le terrazze.
Examples
"Coltiviamo le erbe aromatiche sulla terrazza."
Natural Translation
We grow herbs on the terrace.
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