What is the Spanish word for "roof"?

Learn how to say "roof" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

roof

Spanish

techo

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Alternative translations of "roof"

techo
tejado

Examples of how to use "roof" in Spanish

English
The roof of our house is leaking.
Spanish
El techo de nuestra casa tiene una fuga.
English
Birds rested on the roof at sunrise.
Spanish
Los pájaros descansaron en el techo al amanecer.
English
The roof leaks when it rains hard.
Spanish
El techo gotea cuando llueve fuerte.
English
We climbed onto the roof to watch fireworks.
Spanish
Subimos al techo para ver los fuegos artificiales.
English
They painted the roof a bright red.
Spanish
Pintaron el techo de un rojo brillante.

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