terraza
/teˈraθa/ · B2 · noun · f
patio
🍹☀️ terraza = terra (earth/land) + za; a patch of ground raised outside
From Latin terra, 'earth'. A terraza began as a flat bit of earth or raised ground beside a building, which is why the word now covers terraces and outdoor cafe seating. Link the terra in terraza to terra firma and terrain.