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"Roof" in Portuguese: telhado
o telhado
Roof in Portuguese is o telhado. Use it for house roofs, leaks after rain, and when you point up at a building.
After a storm
O telhado está vazando no quarto.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce telhado
Say it
o teh-LYAH-doo
/ˈo te.ˈʎa.du/
o teh-LYAH-doo
"Roof" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o telhado | the roof Building top. | Building top. |
| telhado de zinco | zinc / metal roof Common material. | Common material. |
| vazar o telhado | for the roof to leak Rain problem. | Rain problem. |
| subir no telhado | to climb on the roof Repair access. | Repair access. |
How to use telhado in real life
- 1After a storm
O telhado está vazando no quarto.
The roof is leaking in the bedroom.
Vazando = leaking.
- 2House tour
Do telhado dá para ver o mar.
From the roof you can see the sea.
Viewpoint.
- 3Contractor call
Precisamos consertar o telhado antes das chuvas.
We need to fix the roof before the rains.
Season prep.
Mistakes English speakers make with telhado
Incorrect: O roof.
Correct: O telhado.
Use telhado.
Incorrect: A telhado.
Correct: O telhado.
Masculine article o.
Good to know
Many Brazilian homes have metal or ceramic roofs that can leak in heavy seasonal rain. Calling a pedreiro or telhadista early is wiser than waiting for the next storm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a rental after rain
ChatPal
Olha essa mancha—problema no telhado?
Look at this stain—roof problem?
You
Acho que o telhado vazou ontem.
I think the roof leaked yesterday.
ChatPal
Vamos avisar o síndico.
Let's tell the building manager.
You
Sim—antes que molhe mais.
Yes—before it gets wetter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Roof" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o telhado.
Ceiling vs roof?
Teto is ceiling inside; telhado is the outer roof.
Leak?
O telhado está vazando.
Rooftop terrace?
Cobertura / terraço often, not always telhado.
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