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Spanish Word of the Day: 'Azotea'

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Spanish Word of the Day: 'Azotea'
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This means rooftop and it's a crucial word to know as we get into the warmer weather

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Spain has very good rooftops where you can sip on a drink in the sun and appreciate some great views.

Here are some examples of how to use it:

 

  • Los obreros están en la azotea arreglando el tejado.

         The builders are fixing the rooftop.

 

  • Han abierto un nuevo bar de copas en la azotea de un edificio.

        They've opened a new rooftop bar.

READ MORE: Madrid's best rooftop bars

Pronunciation:

A-zo-te-ah

Check out our other word of the day posts

This word of the day has been contributed by LAE Madrid, the leading Spanish academy in Madrid. Accredited by the Insitituto Cervantes, it offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families.

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