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    Teja (en. Tile)

    /ˈte.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A flat brick, generally made of baked clay, used in the construction of roofs.
    The house is covered with red tiles.
    La casa está cubierta de tejas rojas.
    A piece of ceramic or similar material used for paving or cladding.
    The patio floor is made of tiles.
    El piso del patio está hecho de tejas.
    In some countries, it also refers to the tiles or ceramics used in bathrooms or kitchens.
    The bathrooms are decorated with blue tiles.
    Los baños están decorados con tejas azules.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tegula', meaning 'tile' or 'covering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Tile by tile
    With a meticulous focus on details.
    teja a teja
    Hit the tile
    To hit upon something or succeed in an attempt.
    dar en la teja

    Related Words

    Small roof
    Small roof that covers a part of the house.
    tejadillo
    Roof
    Set of tiles that covers a building.
    tejado
    Tile-making
    Place where tiles are made.
    tejería

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is considered foolish or not very intelligent.
    That guy is a tile, he always messes up.
    Ese tipo es una teja, siempre se equivoca.
    In some regions, it is used to refer to a damaged or in poor condition object.
    That car is a tile, it's useless.
    Ese coche es una teja, no sirve para nada.