techado

roof; roofed structure

noun teh-CHAH-doh Rare

Usage Note

Techado derives from techar (to roof) and refers to the roof or covered part of a building, or to any roofed area such as a carport or covered patio. It overlaps with techo (ceiling/roof) but emphasises the covering as a whole construction rather than the surface seen from inside. In Argentina and Chile it is frequently used for a covered outdoor space.

Examples

"Comimos bajo el techado para evitar el sol."

Natural Translation

We ate under the roofed area to avoid the sun.

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