Tejuelo is a noun.
/teˈxwelo/
The word "tejuelo" refers to a small label, tag, or tile, often used in various contexts such as libraries for cataloging books or as a marking tool in specific craft or technical applications. Its usage can vary based on the context in which it is used.
In Spanish, "tejuelo" is commonly found in both written and oral contexts, though it may appear more frequently in written form within technical, academic, or archival texts related to documentation.
El tejuelo de este libro indica su número de referencia.
The label of this book indicates its reference number.
Necesito un tejuelo para marcar cada sección del proyecto.
I need a tag to mark each section of the project.
La antigua biblioteca presentaba un tejuelo en cada libro para su catalogación.
The old library featured a label on each book for cataloging.
While "tejuelo" is not commonly featured in many idiomatic expressions, it can be part of phrases relating to documentation and organization. Here are a few contextual examples:
Se perdió el tejuelo, así que no podemos encontrar el libro.
The label is lost, so we can't find the book.
Cada tejuelo que añadimos facilita la búsqueda en la biblioteca.
Every label we add makes the search in the library easier.
Con el tejuelo adecuado, el informe se verá mucho más profesional.
With the right label, the report will look much more professional.
The term "tejuelo" derives from the Latin word "tegula," which means a tile or plate, relating to the object's flat and often rectangular shape. Over time, it evolved in the context of implying a smaller or diminutive form of labeling or marking.