techo solar
/ˌtet͡ʃo soˈlaɾ/masculine
The English phrase sunroof is translated into Spanish as techo solar. If unsure, use techo solar. Wiktionary also lists quemacocos and tragaluz automotriz.
Meaning: opening in a vehicle roof (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| techo solar | /ˌtet͡ʃo soˈlaɾ/ | masculine |
| quemacocos | /ˌkemaˈkokos/ | masculine |
| tragaluz automotriz | /tɾaɡaluθ automotɾiθ/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /tɾaɡalus automotɾis/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| techo corredizo | /tet͡ʃo korediθo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /tet͡ʃo korediso/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
The term refers to an opening in a vehicle roof.
What does it mean word for word?
techo solar is a literal combination of techo (roof) and solar (solar/sun). techo corredizo literally means sliding roof, describing the mechanism of the sunroof.
Which one should you use?
techo solar is the standard, more formal term used across most Spanish-speaking countries, whereas quemacocos is more colloquial and regional.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, quemacocos is commonly used to refer to a sunroof and the phrase techo panorámico is used to describe a panoramic sunroof. In Spain, the term techo eléctrico is used to refer to an electric sunroof.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided in the pack are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌtetʃo soˈlaɾ/
Did you know?
- The Mexican slang term quemacocos is a colorful way to say the sunroof 'burns your brains'. It combines the verb quema (to burn) with the colloquial word cocos (brains).
- In Mexico, the word cocos is used to mean 'brains' in the slang term quemacocos. This is a common way to refer to the head or the brain in many informal contexts.
Examples in context
- El automóvil de lujo tiene un techo solar magnífico.The luxury car has a magnificent sunroof.
- Mi auto tiene un techo corredizo fantástico.My car has a fantastic sunroof.
- El carro tiene un techo panorámico increíble.The car has an incredible panoramic sunroof.
- El techo solar de mi coche es muy grande.My car's sunroof is very large.
- ¿Se puede abrir el techo solar?Can the sunroof be opened?
- Me gusta mucho la luz que entra por el techo solar.I really like the light that comes through the sunroof.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are looking at a car in a dealership.
- LucíaMira, Alejandro, este coche tiene techo solar.Look, Alejandro, this car has a sunroof.
- AlejandroEs verdad, se ve muy moderno.That's true, it looks very modern.
- Lucía¿Te gustaría probar el techo solar ahora?Would you like to try the sunroof now?
- AlejandroSí, vamos a abrirlo.Yes, let's open it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunroof” translations and entries techo solar, quemacocos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corredizo, quemacocos, solar, techo, tragaluz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
