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ceiling

[/ˈsiːlɪŋ/]
nounfemininepl: ceilings
teto
1. the inner upper surface of a room or building
The ceiling in the living room needs a fresh coat of paint.
O teto da sala de estar precisa de uma nova demão de tinta.
2. an upper limit or maximum level, especially regarding prices or wages
The government imposed a ceiling on rent prices.
O governo impôs um limite máximo nos preços dos aluguéis.
3. in aviation, the maximum altitude at which an aircraft can fly
The plane's ceiling is 35,000 feet.
O teto do avião é de 35 mil pés.
Synonyms
rooftoplimitmaximum
Antonyms
floorground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teto
most common usage in both literal and figurative contexts
Portugal
teto
also used, though 'limite máximo' preferred for figurative sense
Portugal
tecto
alternative spelling for the literal architectural structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the ceiling - ficar furioso (to become very angry)
glass ceiling - teto de vidro (invisible barrier preventing advancement)
ceiling and floor - limite superior e inferior (upper and lower bounds)
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