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How do you say "ceiling" in Mexican Spanish?
techo
In Mexican Spanish, "ceiling" is techo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced TEH-choh, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Techo is a masculine noun. The plural is techos. It refers to a ceiling or roof.
Example sentence
La lámpara colgaba del techo.
The lamp hung from the ceiling.
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How to remember techo
Techo sounds like a technical surface, and a ceiling is the technical overhead structure.
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Questions about techo
How do you say "ceiling" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "ceiling" is techo. It is a noun.
How is techo written in Mexican Spanish?
techo is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is techo used in a sentence?
Use techo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La lámpara colgaba del techo. (The lamp hung from the ceiling.).
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