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The top covering of a building, typically made of tiles, shingles, or other materials to protect against weather.
Dobbiamo riparare il tetto prima che arrivi l'inverno.
We need to repair the roof before winter arrives.
In Italian, 'tetto' can also refer to a ceiling in some contexts, but the primary meaning is 'roof.'
A limit or maximum amount, often used in financial or regulatory contexts.
Il governo ha fissato un tetto massimo per i prezzi dell'energia.
The government has set a price cap for energy.
This meaning is less common but still used in Italian.
'Tetto' is most often used to refer to the roof of a building. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the literal and financial meanings.
In financial contexts, 'tetto' refers to a limit or cap, while in construction, it refers to the roof of a building.
From Latin 'tectum,' meaning 'covering' or 'roof.'
In Italian, 'tetto' is most commonly used to refer to the roof of a building. The financial meaning is less frequent but still recognized.