How to Say "tiled roof" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tiled roof” is “tejado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El tejado de la iglesia es muy antiguo y necesita reparación.
The church roof is very old and needs repair.
Vimos al gato durmiendo sobre el tejado.
We saw the cat sleeping on the roof.
Las tejas rojas le dan un color bonito al tejado de la cabaña.
The red tiles give the cabin's roof a beautiful color.
Masculine Noun
Since 'tejado' ends in '-o', it is a masculine noun and always uses the masculine articles (el, un, los, unos).
Tejado vs. Techo
Mistake: “Using 'tejado' when referring to the interior ceiling.”
Correction: Use 'techo' (ceiling) for the inside surface you look up at, and 'tejado' for the exterior structure, especially if it's sloped or tiled.
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