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tetto piatto
/ˈtɛt.to ˈpjat.to/
flat roof
Il nuovo edificio ha un tetto piatto per installare pannelli solari.
The new building has a flat roof to install solar panels.
Engineering
technical
A roof that is horizontal or nearly horizontal, with minimal slope.
Gli architetti hanno scelto un tetto piatto per ridurre i costi di costruzione.
The architects chose a flat roof to reduce construction costs.
In molti climi secchi, il tetto piatto è una soluzione comune.
In many dry climates, the flat roof is a common solution.
Common in modern architecture and in regions with little rainfall.
Collocations
tetto piatto ventilatoventilated flat rooftetto piatto accessibileaccessible flat roof
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Usage in context
Use 'tetto piatto' when referring to modern buildings or structures where a flat roof is a deliberate design choice, especially in urban or arid environments.
Word Origin
From 'tetto' (roof) + 'piatto' (flat). 'Tetto' derives from Latin 'tectum' (covered, roofed), and 'piatto' from Latin 'plattus' (flat).
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'tetto piatto' is a compound noun phrase describing a specific architectural feature. It is often used in technical or architectural contexts.
Word Breakdown
tetto
roof
rootpiatto
flat
adjectiveDizionario Italiano-Inglese