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    Techos (en. Roofs)

    /ˈte.tʃos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The upper part of a building that covers it.
    The roof of the house is made of tiles.
    El tejado de la casa es de tejas.
    Coverage of a construction that protects from the weather.
    High ceilings allow for better ventilation.
    Los techos altos permiten una mejor ventilación.
    Space or upper limit of a room.
    The ceiling of the living room is very ornate.
    El techo de la sala es muy ornamentado.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under cover
    In a closed or covered place.
    bajo techo
    glass roofs
    Structures with transparent roofs.
    techos de cristal
    fiscal ceiling
    Maximum limit of spending or income.
    techo fiscal

    Related Words

    roof
    Upper part of a space.
    techo
    to tile
    To cover with tiles.
    tejar
    roofing
    Structure that covers a building.
    techumbre

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to people who live in inadequate housing.
    Those people live under improvised roofs.
    Esa gente vive bajo techos improvisados.
    Refers to reaching certain limits of spending or income.
    The project reached the ceiling of the budget.
    El proyecto llegó al techo del presupuesto.