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    Tejas (en. Tiles)

    /ˈte.xas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece of material, usually ceramic or clay, used in construction to cover roofs.
    Tiles are used in many houses to protect them from the rain.
    Las tejas se emplean en muchas casas para protegerlas de la lluvia.
    Ceramic tile used for flooring.
    The kitchen floor was covered with clay tiles.
    El suelo de la cocina estaba cubierto con tejas de barro.
    Colored tiles used in the decoration of facades.
    The house has a beautiful facade decorated with colored tiles.
    La casa tiene una hermosa fachada decorada con tejas de colores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tegula', meaning 'tile' or 'piece that covers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flying tiles
    An expression that refers to something that becomes chaotic or uncontrolled.
    tejas voladoras
    tiles on the roof
    A phrase used to describe the stability or security of something.
    tejas en el techo

    Related Words

    tile
    A singular piece of the tiles.
    teja
    roofing
    The covering of a building, which may be made of tiles.
    techado
    tile factory
    A place where tiles are made.
    tejería

    Slang Meanings

    A carefree and joyful lifestyle.
    The party was full of tiles, people spent the whole time dancing.
    La fiesta estuvo llena de tejas, la gente se la pasó bailando.
    Used to refer to someone who is creative or clever.
    Luis always has good ideas; he is quite a clever one.
    Luis siempre tiene buenas ideas, es todo un tejas.