roof

S2 W1

BrE /ruːf/ AmE /ruːf/

noun en → es

1 STRUCTURE [singular] A2

the top part of a building or vehicle that covers it and protects it from the weather

techo, cubierta

  • the roof of something

Collocations roof tiles · slippery roof

  • The roof of the house is made of slate.

    El techo de la casa está hecho de pizarra.

2 COVER [transitive] B1

to put a cover on something, especially to protect it from the weather or damage

poner un techo a algo

  • roof something
  • They are going to roof the shed.

    Vamos a poner un techo al cobertizo.