first floor

• Termo que designa o andar ao nível do solo no inglês americano ou o andar acima do nível do solo no inglês britânico. O significado depende do uso regional.

A term referring to the ground-level floor of a building in American English, or the floor above ground level in British English. The meaning depends on regional usage.

1. Ground level (US)A1formalamerican

   The floor of a building that is at ground level; the ground floor.

   Térreo

   • The entrance to the store is on the first floor.
   • She lives in an apartment on the first floor.
   • The first floor has a large lobby and reception area.

2. Floor above ground (UK)A1formalbritish

   The floor of a building that is directly above the ground floor.

   Segundo andar

   • The bedrooms are on the first floor.
   • He works in an office on the first floor.
   • The first floor contains the main conference rooms.