Literal Meaning

A level of a building; a story.

Actual Meaning

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Context

Used when discussing home layouts or giving directions in Spain.

Examples

• "Vivo en el tercer piso de este edificio."
• "¿Puedes subir al piso de arriba y traerme un libro?"
• "El piso que alquilamos tiene dos habitaciones y una terraza. (The apartment we rented has two bedrooms and a terrace.)"

Tips

• When discussing buildings, 'piso' typically refers to the floor level, while in the context of housing, it often refers to the entire apartment.
• If someone mentions a 'piso' in conversation, pay attention to surrounding words that might clarify whether they are talking about the structural floor or a place where someone lives.
• In Spain, the word 'piso' can mean both 'apartment' and 'floor', so it’s important to understand the context to know which meaning is intended.