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penthouse
[/ˈpenθaʊs/]
noun
pl: penthouses
cobertura
1.
a luxurious apartment on the top floor of a tall building
She lives in a penthouse overlooking Central Park.
Ela mora em uma cobertura com vista para o Central Park.
2.
a structure or room on the roof of a building
The penthouse houses the building's mechanical systems.
A cobertura abriga os sistemas mecânicos do edifício.
NYC Slang
The penthouse - iconic symbol of NYC luxury living and status
Synonyms
rooftop apartment
top-floor apartment
luxury apartment
Antonyms
basement apartment
ground floor apartment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cobertura
most common term for a penthouse apartment
São Paulo
cobertura/penthouse
both terms used; penthouse often used in real estate advertising
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura
preferred term in local real estate market
Portugal
cobertura/penthouse
penthouse used in upscale property contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
living in the penthouse
penthouse views
penthouse lifestyle
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