storey

[/ˈstɔːri/]
nounpl: storeys
andar
1. A level or floor of a building
The office is located on the third storey of the building.
O escritório fica localizado no terceiro andar do edifício.
2. The space between two floors or between a floor and the roof
Each storey has a height of about 3.5 meters.
Cada andar tem uma altura de aproximadamente 3,5 metros.
The term 'storey' is predominantly used in British English, while American English prefers 'story'. In Brazil and Portugal, 'andar' is the standard term. This word is particularly important in real estate, architecture, and urban construction contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
floorlevelstory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
andar
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
andar
Same term used as in Brazil; 'piso' is also used in some contexts
Portugal
piso
Alternative term, more commonly used in European Portuguese
General English (British)
storey
British English spelling; American English uses 'story'

Related Words

buildingfloorlevelarchitectureground floorbasement

Related Idioms & Phrases

multi-storey car park
single-storey building
high-rise storey
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