Noun
/tɛˈkumbɾe/
The word techumbre refers to the upper covering or structure that protects a building or space from the elements, typically rain, snow, or sunlight. In Spanish, it can denote various types of coverings, including roofs in general or more specific constructions like ceilings.
Frequency of Use: Techumbre is commonly used in specific contexts involving architecture or construction but may be less frequent in everyday conversational language compared to more generic terms like "techo" (roof). It is more often used in written contexts related to these fields.
La techumbre de la casa necesitaba reparaciones antes de la temporada de lluvias.
The roof of the house needed repairs before the rainy season.
Los arquitectos discutieron sobre el mejor diseño para la techumbre del nuevo edificio.
The architects discussed the best design for the ceiling of the new building.
La techumbre del antiguo templo está adornada con hermosos mosaicos.
The roof of the ancient temple is adorned with beautiful mosaics.
The term techumbre is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions in Spanish. However, it can be part of phrases that indicate aspects of shelter or protection:
Estar bajo la techumbre de la familia es muy reconfortante.
Being under the roof of the family is very comforting.
No hay techumbre más segura que la del hogar.
There is no safer roof than that of home.
No hay techumbre más segura que la del hogar.
There is no safer roof than that of home.
La techumbre de nuestra amistad siempre nos protegerá.
The word techumbre derives from the Late Latin tegumbra, which means "cover" or "roof". It evolved in the Spanish language to represent the concept of covering structures, combining the root found in the Latin verb tegere, meaning “to cover” or “to protect”.
Synonyms: - Techo (roof) - Cobertura (cover) - Cubierta (covering)
Antonyms: - Hueco (void) - Abierto (open) - Desprotección (unprotection)