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    Tejado (en. Roof)

    /teˈxa.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure that covers the top of a building, usually slanted.
    The roof of the house is made of tiles.
    El tejado de la casa está hecho de tejas.
    Surface that protects the interior of a building from rain and other elements.
    The roof needs repairs due to leaks.
    El tejado necesita reparaciones debido a las filtraciones.
    Upper part of a building, which can be flat or sloped.
    At the top of the roof, there is a small chimney.
    En la cima del tejado, hay una pequeña chimenea.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'tectum', which means 'covering' or 'roof'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under the roof
    Inside a house or building.
    bajo el tejado
    to make a roof
    To construct or repair the covering of a building.
    hacer tejado
    gabled roof
    Roof with two slopes.
    tejado a dos aguas

    Related Words

    ceiling
    Surface that covers the top of an interior space.
    techo
    covering
    Structure that protects a space from the elements.
    cubierta
    tile
    Individual part that makes up the roof.
    teja

    Slang Meanings

    Coverage used as a metaphor for something that offers protection.
    That group is your roof in difficult times.
    Ese grupo es su tejado en momentos difíciles.
    Referring to a high or safe place.
    Let's shelter you on the roof of the house.
    Vamos a refugiarte en el tejado de la casa.