English–Spanish
“attic” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desˈβan/
Example
Hay muchas cajas en el desván.
There are many boxes in the attic.
How to say “attic” in Spanish
“Attic” in Spanish is desván.
Low, narrow storage space directly under a house roof.
Example sentences with desván
¿Hay alguien en el desván?
Is there anyone in the attic?
Tips for using desván
- Spanish ático usually means a top-floor flat (penthouse) while desván implies the under-roof storage area, so speakers often ask '¿Lo tenéis habilitado o lo usáis como trastero?'