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    Techo (en. Ceiling)

    /ˈte.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The upper part that closes a building.
    The roof of my house needs repairs.
    El techo de mi casa necesita una reparación.
    A height limit that can be reached or accepted in a given context.
    The ceiling of economic growth has been reached this year.
    El techo del crecimiento económico se ha alcanzado este año.
    Roof in a figurative context, such as the maximum salary that can be earned.
    The salary ceiling in this company is very low.
    El techo salarial en esta empresa es muy bajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tectum', which means 'to cover'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glass ceiling
    An invisible limit faced by a person in their career due to their gender or race.
    techo de cristal
    under one roof
    Being in a covered place, usually in a building.
    bajo techo
    fiscal ceiling
    A limit set on government spending.
    techo fiscal

    Related Words

    to roof
    To cover something with a roof.
    techar
    green roof
    A roof that has vegetation as part of a sustainable design.
    techo verde
    high roof
    Description of a place with high ceilings.
    techo alto

    Slang Meanings

    Roof as a meeting or refuge place for friends.
    Let's go to the roof to have a barbecue.
    Vamos al techo a hacer la barbacoa.
    Used in a party or social gathering context.
    The party was a success; everyone wanted to be on the roof.
    La fiesta fue un éxito, todos querían estar en el techo.