caposcala

caposcala

Italian

Etymology

    From capo- +‎ scala.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ka.posˈka.la/
    • Rhymes: -ala
    • Hyphenation: ca‧po‧scà‧la

    Noun

    caposcala m (plural capiscala)

    1. landing (at the top of a staircase)
      Coordinate terms: ballatoio, pianerottolo, ripiano
    2. caretaker (in condos with many staircases a guardian to each staircase)
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