La cubierta del techo
Example: La cubierta del techo protege la casa de la lluvia.
Definition
"La cubierta del techo" refers to the roof covering that protects a building from weather elements such as rain and snow. It is the outermost layer or material that shields the structure and helps maintain the interior environment's safety and comfort.
Etymology
The phrase "la cubierta del techo" combines "cubierta," meaning covering or shield, from the verb "cubrir" (to cover), with "techo," meaning roof. "Cubierta" originates from Latin "cooperire," which means to cover or conceal. Did you know? The word "techo" comes from the Latin "tectum," meaning roof or shelter.
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"La cubierta del techo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the roof covering