Teules (en. Tiles)

/ˈte.u.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Piece used in construction to cover roofs.

The architect chose clay tiles for the house.

El arquitecto eligió teules de barro para la casa.

Material that protects from water and sun in buildings.

Tiles are essential in rainy climates.

Las teules son imprescindibles en climas lluviosos.

The word 'teula' comes from the Latin 'tegula', which means 'tile'.

to throw tiles

Throwing tiles on the roof during construction.

tirar teules

clay tiles

Tiles made of clay, used on roofs.

teules de barro

covering of tiles

Reference to the use of tiles as roofing material.

cobertura de teules

tile

Similar piece used for roof coverings.

teja

roof

The upper part of a building that covers the interior space.

techo

building

Construction of a building.

edificación

Refers to a disorganized place or situation.

That party was a real mess.

Esa fiesta fue un verdadero teules.

Small or unwelcoming room.

I live in a small place, but I manage well.

Vivo en un teules, pero me las arreglo bien.