caposcala

Italian

Etymology

From capo- +‎ scala.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.poˈska.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)