el techo

Meaning

El techo means "the ceiling" (or "the roof" in some contexts). In home repairs, it often refers to the interior surface where you might see stains, cracks, or peeling paint.

Common Phrases

• una mancha en el techo — a stain on the ceiling
• arreglar el techo — to fix the ceiling/roof

Example

Hay una mancha de agua en el techo del bano.

There is a water stain on the bathroom ceiling.

Common Mistake

Using the wrong word for ceiling: for an indoor ceiling, use el techo, not el cielo (the sky).