el tejado vs. el techo

Question

The word of the day is "el tejado." I also know I usually say "el techo." Is there a difference between the two or why you one would be more appropriate than the other? Thank you.

Answer 1

techo tejado

According to this definition the part of the roof that it rains on (has shingles, tiles, shakes, etc.) is el tejado. The surface that you look up at when inside the house (ceiling) is el techo.

techo

tejado