loft

BrE /lɒft/ AmE /lɑːft/

noun en → es

1 ROOM [singular] B1

a room or space at the top of a building, usually under the roof and often used as living space

despacho, altillo, ático

  • the loft

Collocations convert a loft into a bedroom

  • They converted the loft into a bedroom.

    Convirtieron el altillo en un dormitorio.

2 STORAGE [singular] B1

a room or space at the top of a building used for storing things, often in an attic or similar area

despacho, altillo, trastero

  • the loft

Collocations store things in the loft

  • They store old furniture in the loft.

    Almacenan antigüedades en el altillo.

3 BASEBALL [singular] C1

a hit that goes high into the air and travels far from home plate, scoring a run or more

bateo, jonrón

  • hit a loft

Collocations loft a ball over the fence

  • He hit a loft that went over the fence.

    Hizo un jonrón que pasó por encima de la valla.

4 ART [singular] C1

a building or space used for storing and exhibiting art, often in a converted industrial building

espacio para arte, galería de arte

  • the loft

Collocations art loft

  • The art loft is hosting an exhibition.

    El espacio para arte está albergando una exposición.

5 MUSIC [singular] C1

a building or space used for recording and producing music, often in a converted industrial building

estudio de grabación, estudio musical

  • the loft

Collocations music loft

  • The music loft is recording a new album.

    El estudio musical está grabando un nuevo álbum.

6 SPORT [singular] C1

a high jump or throw in sports such as basketball, volleyball, and football

salto alto, tiro de altura

  • make a loft

Collocations loft the ball over the defender's head

  • He made a loft that went over the defender's head.

    Realizó un tiro de altura que pasó por encima de la cabeza del defensor.

7 ARCHITECTURE [singular] C1

a space above a ceiling that is not enclosed by walls, often used for insulation or ventilation

espacio de techo, altillo

  • the loft

Collocations insulate the loft

  • They insulated the loft to keep it warm.

    Aislaron el espacio de techo para mantenerlo caliente.

8 NOUN [singular] C1

a high, open space in a building, often used for storage or as living space

despacho, altillo, ático

  • the loft

Collocations convert a loft into a studio

  • They converted the loft into a studio.

    Convirtieron el altillo en un estudio.