Toldo (en. Awning)

/ˈtol.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Structure or canvas that extends over a space to protect from the sun or rain.

We installed an awning in the patio to enjoy the outdoors in summer.

Colocamos un toldo en el patio para disfrutar del aire libre en verano.

Roof of a certain extent that is placed at the entrance of a house or establishment.

The café's awning gives a cozy touch to the place.

El toldo del café le da un toque acogedor al lugar.

Screen or covering used to shield something from the external environment.

The car's awning protects the paint from the sun.

El toldo del coche protege la pintura del sol.

The term 'awning' comes from the Latin 'toldo', which means 'shade cloth'.

summer awning

Awning designed to be used in warm months, to provide shade.

toldo de verano

to open the awning

Action of extending the awning to cover an area.

abrir el toldo

retractable awning

Awning that can be operated to close or open as needed.

toldo retráctil

parasol

Structure made of fabric used to provide shade for a person.

sombrilla

protection

Action or effect of protecting something from damage.

protección

Refers to a temporary or improvised shelter.

That shop on the beach is an improvised awning.

Esa tienda en la playa es un toldo improvisado.

Metaphorical use to refer to something that covers or hides.

I don't like the awning he puts over his problems.

No me gusta el toldo que pone sobre sus problemas.