Portuguese translation of shingles is 
telhas

Example Sentences with the Word "Shingles" in English

Sentence in English: The contractor recommended using durable shingles for the roof.
(Translation in Portuguese: O empreiteiro recomendou o uso de telhas duráveis para o telhado.)

Sentence in English: After the storm, some shingles were missing from the roof.
(Translation in Portuguese: Após a tempestade, algumas telhas estavam faltando no telhado.)

Sentence in English: They chose asphalt shingles because they are affordable and long-lasting.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eles escolheram telhas de asfalto porque são acessíveis e duráveis.)

Sentence in English: The house has red shingles that give it a rustic look.
(Translation in Portuguese: A casa tem telhas vermelhas que lhe dão um visual rústico.)

Sentence in English: Replacing shingles can prevent leaks in the future.
(Translation in Portuguese: Substituir as telhas pode prevenir vazamentos no futuro.)

Sentence in English: The roofer inspected the shingles for any signs of damage.
(Translation in Portuguese: O telhadista inspecionou as telhas para verificar sinais de danos.)

Sentence in English: Shingles are essential to protect the house from the elements.
(Translation in Portuguese: As telhas são essenciais para proteger a casa dos elementos.)

Sentence in English: They decided to replace the old wooden shingles with modern ones.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eles decidiram substituir as antigas telhas de madeira por modernas.)

Sentence in English: Dark-colored shingles absorb more heat during the summer.
(Translation in Portuguese: Telhas de cor escura absorvem mais calor durante o verão.)

Sentence in English: Shingles made of slate are often used for historic buildings.
(Translation in Portuguese: Telhas de ardósia são frequentemente usadas em edifícios históricos.)

Meaning of "Shingles" and "Telhas"

In English, "shingles" refers to the overlapping, often flat, roof tiles used to cover the roofs of buildings, providing protection from the weather. These are commonly made from materials like asphalt, wood, slate, or metal. In Portuguese, "telhas" translates to roof tiles or shingles, and is used to describe the protective covering on roofs in various materials, providing similar sheltering functions for structures.

Pronunciation of "Shingles" and "Telhas"

Pronunciation of "Shingles" in English:

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/

Pronunciation Variations: In English, "shingles" is pronounced with a clear "sh" sound at the beginning, though slight variations may exist in regional accents, such as a more emphasized "s" sound.

Pronunciation of "Telhas" in Portuguese:

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈteʎɐs/

Pronunciation Variations: In Portuguese, "telhas" is pronounced with an open "e" sound in the first syllable and a palatalized "lh" sound, which may vary slightly in accent between regions in Brazil and Portugal.

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similar Words

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similar Words in English

Synonyms: roofing tiles, roof shingles, slates

Antonyms: None (specific to roof covering materials)

Similar Words: tiles, roofing, thatch

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similar Words in Portuguese

Synonyms: coberturas, lajotas, telhados

Antonyms: None (specific to roof covering materials)

Similar Words: cerâmica, telhado, cobertura

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