1818, "inner court open to the sky," from Spanish patio probably from Old Proven?al patu, pati "untilled land, communal pasture," from Latin pactum "agreement" (see pact). Another theory traces the Spanish word to Latin patere "to lie open." Meaning "paved and enclosed terrace beside a building" first recorded 1941. Patio furniture is attested from 1969.
例文
1. We often get complimentary remarks regarding the cleanliness of our patio .
私たちはよく私たちのテラスがとてもきれいだと称賛されています。
2.Let 's have lunch out on the patio .
外のプラットフォームで昼食を食べましょう。
3.They had a barbecue on their patio on Sunday.
日曜日彼らは庭でバーベキューをした。
4.The patio gave an unimpeded view across the headland to the sea.