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    Techumbre (en. Roofing)

    /teˈkum.bɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The upper part of a building that covers and protects it from the elements.
    The roof of the old monastery is made of Arabic tiles.
    La techumbre del antiguo monasterio es de tejas árabes.
    Roof or cover that protects a space.
    The roof needs to be repaired before the rainy season.
    Se necesita reparar la techumbre antes de la temporada de lluvias.
    Structure that supports and covers an interior space.
    The architects decided to use a wooden roof to give it a rustic appearance.
    Los arquitectos decidieron utilizar una techumbre de madera para darle un aspecto rústico.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    No roof can withstand.
    An expression indicating that there is no protection that is infallible against problems.
    No hay techumbre que aguante

    Related Words

    ceiling
    Upper part of an enclosed space that covers it.
    techo
    cover
    Structure that covers something, protection against the weather.
    cubierta
    roof
    The part that covers the top of a building.
    tejado

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised or low-quality roof.
    What you have in the house is nothing more than a cardboard roof.
    Lo que tienes en la casa no es más que una techumbre de cartón.
    A safe place or shelter lacking luxuries.
    That small cabin is my shelter in difficult times.
    Esa pequena cabaña es mi techumbre en tiempos difíciles.