courtyard

BrE /ˈkʌr.tɪəd/ AmE /ˈkɜːr.taɪd/

noun en → es

1 OUTDOOR SPACE [singular] B1

an open area surrounded by buildings, usually in the middle of a house or other building

patio, jardín interior

  • a courtyard

Collocations courtyard garden · inner courtyard

  • The house has a beautiful courtyard.

    La casa tiene un hermoso patio.

2 HISTORICAL [singular] B2

a large open space in the center of a town or city, often used for public events and ceremonies

plaza, plaza pública

  • the courtyard

Collocations town square · public square

  • The courtyard was filled with people celebrating the festival.

    La plaza estaba llena de personas celebrando la festividad.