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How do you say "ceiling" in Spanish?

techo

Noun

In Spanish, "ceiling" is techo.

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Pronunciation

TEH-choh. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun. Plural: techos. Also means roof in some contexts.

Example sentence

El techo es alto.

The ceiling is high.

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How to remember techo

Techo sounds like 'tech' and ceilings are the technical top surface of rooms.

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Questions about techo

How do you say "ceiling" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "ceiling" is techo. It is a noun.

How is techo written in Spanish?

techo is written using the standard Spanish script.

How is techo used in a sentence?

Use techo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El techo es alto. (The ceiling is high.).

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