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tetto di casa
/ˈtet.to di ˈka.za/
roof of a house
Il tetto di casa mia è coperto di neve.
The roof of my house is covered in snow.
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The upper covering of a building, typically consisting of tiles or other materials, that protects the interior from weather.
Abbiamo riparato il tetto di casa dopo la tempesta.
We repaired the roof of the house after the storm.
Il tetto di casa è stato sostituito l'anno scorso.
The roof of the house was replaced last year.
Used in everyday language to refer to the physical structure of a house's roof.
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Pro Tip
Literal vs. Metaphorical Use
'Tetto' can mean both the physical roof of a building and, metaphorically, a home or shelter. For example, 'Ho trovato un tetto per la notte' means 'I found a roof for the night' (i.e., a place to stay).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider whether 'tetto' is used literally (roof) or metaphorically (home/shelter) based on the sentence context.
Word Origin
From 'tetto' (roof) + 'di' (of) + 'casa' (house). 'Tetto' derives from Latin 'tectum' (covered, roofed), while 'casa' comes from Latin 'casa' (hut, cottage).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in real estate and architecture contexts. In some dialects, 'tetto' may also metaphorically refer to home or family (e.g., 'il tetto sopra la testa' = 'a roof over one's head').
Word Breakdown
tetto
roof
rootdi
of
prepositioncasa
house
nounDizionario Italiano-Inglese