techado
/teˈt͡ʃado/
The English phrase roofing is translated into Spanish as techado.
techado refers to the material used on the outside of a roof.
Meaning: material used on the outside of a roof (noun)
Which one should you use?
While techado refers to the structure or the act of roofing, cubierta is often used to refer specifically to the outer layer or material covering the roof.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun techado is masculine and can be used with the indefinite article un or the definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/teˈtʃado/
Did you know?
- The word cubierta used for roofing materials also means 'deck' on a ship. This is because both terms derive from the idea of a surface that covers and protects the space beneath it from the elements.
- The phrase poner techo literally means 'to put a roof on', but it is commonly used as an idiom to mean setting a limit or a cap on things like salaries.
- In Spanish, the word techo is used for both the roof on the outside and the ceiling on the inside.
Examples in context
- El edificio necesita una nueva cubierta debido a filtraciones.The building needs a new roof because of leaks.
- El techado de la casa está hecho de tejas.The roofing of the house is made of tiles.
- Debemos cubrir el garaje con un tejado resistente.We should cover the garage with a sturdy roof.
- Voy a tejar la casa el próximo mes.I am going to roof the house next month.
- La cobertura de la estructura es de tejas.The roofing of the structure is made of tiles.
- El techado de la casa es de teja.The roofing of the house is made of tile.
- El techado de metal es muy duradero.The metal roofing is very durable.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing repairs for their house.
- María¿Es muy caro el nuevo techado?Is the new roofing very expensive?
- JavierNo, el techado de metal es económico.No, the metal roofing is affordable.
- MaríaMe alegra que Javier haya encontrado una oferta.I am glad Javier found a deal.
- JavierSí, es una excelente inversión para la casa.Yes, it is an excellent investment for the house.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry techado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
