El techo
Example: El techo de la casa es muy alto y rojo.
Definition
"El techo" refers to the roof of a building or house, which is the structure covering the top and protecting the interior from weather elements like rain, sun, and wind. For example, in the phrase 'El techo de la casa es muy alto y rojo,' it describes the house's high and red roof.
Etymology
The term "el techo" comes from the Latin word 'tectum,' meaning 'covering' or 'roof.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote the top covering of a building. Did you know that 'tectum' is also the root for words related to shelter and protection in several Romance languages?
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"El techo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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