English–Spanish
“roof tile” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtexa/
Example
Hay una teja rota en el tejado.
There is a broken roof tile on the roof.
How to say “roof tile” in Spanish
“Roof tile” in Spanish is teja.
Individual clay or ceramic piece that overlaps others to make a roof watertight.
Example sentences with teja
Durante la tormenta, se movió una teja y entró agua.
During the storm, a roof tile moved and water got in.
Tips for using teja
- Spanish contrasts teja (one roofing tile) with tejado (the whole roof), a distinction that English speakers often miss.