ceiling

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ AmE /ˈsilɪŋ/

noun en → es

1 ROOM PART [singular] A2

the upper inside surface of a room, especially the part between the walls and the roof

techo, teja

  • high/low ceiling

Collocations high ceilings · white ceiling

  • The room has a high ceiling.

    La habitación tiene un techo alto.

2 LIMIT [singular] B1

the highest level or point that something can reach; the limit of what is possible

límite, tope

  • reach/reach a ceiling

Collocations budget ceiling · price ceiling

  • The government has set a ceiling on prices.

    El gobierno ha establecido un tope en los precios.