Used when referring to the highest part of a building in discussions.
Literal Meaning
The external upper covering of a building.
Actual Meaning
Top of house - from English
Examples in Context
El rufo de mi casa necesita una reparación porque tiene algunas goteras.
Cuando llegamos a la casa, miré hacia el rufo y vi que había un pájaro anidando allí.
En la fiesta, todos estaban en el patio bajo el rufo, disfrutando de la sombra.
Helpful Tips
1Context matters! If someone mentions the 'rufo' in relation to parties or gatherings, they're often talking about where people gather, especially outdoors.
2Listen for tone and inflection; sometimes, the way 'rufo' is said can convey humor or lightness, hinting at a friendly atmosphere.
3In Tex-Mex conversations, 'rufo' is used informally and can refer to both the literal roof and metaphorical ideas like 'the top or highlight' of something.
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roof
top
summit
peak
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