acoteia
nounfeminine/ɐkuˈtɐjɐ/medium
a·co·tei·a
Definition
A terrace or patio on the roof of a house, especially in the Algarve region.
At night, we like to dine on the acoteia with a sea view.
The Algarve house had a spacious acoteia.
Common collocations
house rooftop terrace
Etymology
Do árabe 'as-sutayha' (pequeno pátio ou terraço).