techo de la deuda
/tet͡ʃo de la deuda/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'debt ceiling' is translated into Spanish as techo de la deuda.
Meaning: limit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word techo literally means 'ceiling' or 'roof'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Argentina or Uruguay, the phrase Límite de Endeudamiento may be used for debt ceiling.
How do you pronounce it?
/tetʃo de la deuda/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, having techo can be used as a metaphor for having a home or basic shelter, as in the phrase no tener techo.
- The Spanish word techo is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'thatch' through their shared distant Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to cover'.
- In Spanish, techo can describe both the interior 'ceiling' and the exterior 'roof' of a building.
Examples in context
- El Congreso debe votar para elevar el techo de la deuda.Congress must vote to raise the debt ceiling.
- El congreso debe aprobar el techo de la deuda.The congress must approve the debt ceiling.
- Hay mucha tensión por el techo de la deuda.There is a lot of tension because of the debt ceiling.
- El techo de la deuda es un problema grave.The debt ceiling is a serious problem.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing the news at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Viste las noticias sobre el techo de la deuda?Did you see the news about the debt ceiling?
- MaríaSí, parece que no llegarán a un acuerdo.Yes, it seems they won't reach an agreement.
- MateoEs preocupante para la economía del país.It is worrying for the country's economy.
- MaríaTienes razón, Mateo, es una situación difícil.You are right, Mateo, it is a difficult situation.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, deuda, la, techo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
