techo
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “techo” mean in English?
ceiling
Example sentences
El techo es alto.
The ceiling is high.
La lámpara cuelga del techo.
The lamp hangs from the ceiling.
El gato está en el tejado.
The cat is on the roof.
How to use it
Techo means 'ceiling' (interior) or 'roof' (exterior, in casual speech). Masculine: el techo. Tejado is the more specific 'roof' (especially tiled roofs).
Common mistake
For interior 'ceiling' use techo. For exterior 'roof' (especially with tiles) use tejado. Techo can mean both, but tejado is unambiguous.