Ceiling in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'ceiling' is 'techo', pronounced TEH-choh (IPA: /ˈtetʃo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: techos).
Pronunciation: TEH-choh
| Spanish | techo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | TEH-choh · /ˈtetʃo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | techos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'techo'
- Hay una lámpara muy bonita colgada del techo.
There is a very pretty lamp hanging from the ceiling. - ¿Viste la mancha de humedad en el techo del baño?
Did you see the damp stain on the bathroom ceiling? - El techo de la sala es muy alto.
The living room ceiling is very high. - Cuando llueve fuerte, el agua se filtra por el techo y tenemos que poner cubetas.
When it rains hard, water leaks through the roof and we have to put out buckets.
Common Phrases with 'techo'
- techo de cristal
glass ceiling - quedarse sin techo
to be left homeless - bajo el mismo techo
under the same roof
How to Use 'techo'
'Techo' covers both 'ceiling' and 'roof' in everyday Latin American speech; context tells you which. It is also used figuratively for a limit ('un techo de cristal' = a glass ceiling) and for shelter ('no tener techo' = to be homeless).
Regional note: In Spain the outer roof is usually 'el tejado' (especially if tiled), while 'techo' is the interior ceiling; in Latin America 'techo' commonly serves for both.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Ceiling' in Spanish is 'techo', pronounced TEH-choh.
It is spelled t-e-c-h-o.
'Techo' is masculine: you say 'el techo'.
The plural of 'techo' is 'techos'.
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