The phrase "de tejas abajo" functions as an adverbial phrase in Spanish.
/d̪e ˈte.xas aˈβaxo/
"De tejas abajo" is a colloquial expression used primarily in some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in informal contexts. It typically refers to something that is occurring or existing below a certain point, often used to signify lower levels or floors in a building or figuratively to indicate something being of lesser importance or lower quality. Its usage frequency tends to be higher in oral speech compared to written contexts.
"La fiesta se celebra de tejas abajo, en el sótano."
"The party is held downstairs, in the basement."
"Cuando llueve, el agua cae de tejas abajo por el canalón."
"When it rains, the water falls from the roof down through the gutter."
"Las empresas deben enviar sus reclamos de tejas abajo para su revisión."
"Companies must send their claims downstairs for review."
The phrase "de tejas abajo" is commonly utilized in the realm of idiomatic expressions particularly related to the concept of hierarchy or levels.
"Manten la calma de tejas abajo."
"Stay calm downstairs." (Meaning: Stay calm and don't worry about things that are less important.)
"Estudiosos de tejas abajo afirman que la situación es crítica."
"Researchers downstairs affirm that the situation is critical." (Meaning: Those who are less directly involved believe the situation is severe.)
"Las cosas están de tejas abajo en la empresa."
"Things are not going well in the company." (Meaning: The company is struggling or in a chaotic state.)
"Lo que pienses de tejas abajo es irrelevante."
"Whatever you think downstairs is irrelevant." (Meaning: Lower-tier opinions may not matter in high-stake decisions.)
The phrase "de tejas abajo" literally translates to "from the tiles down" in English, where "tejas" refers to tiles (usually roof tiles) and "abajo" means down. The imagery suggests something descending from above, thus its application as a metaphor when referring to lower levels or lesser importance.
Synonyms: - Abajo (down) - Inferior (lower) - Piso de abajo (lower floor)
Antonyms: - Arriba (up) - Superior (higher) - Piso de arriba (upper floor)