roof

The external top covering of a building, vehicle, or other structure, designed to protect against weather. It can also metaphorically refer to a limit or the maximum level something can reach, or, in an abstract sense, to a protective or encompassing covering. When used metaphorically in English to denote abstract protection or coverage (e.g., 'a roof over one's head' meaning basic shelter), there isn't always a single direct equivalent in Spanish, and the concept is often conveyed through different phrasing.

• The strong wind blew some tiles off the roof of the house. — The top part of a building.
• After losing his job, he was worried about keeping a roof over his family's head. — A common idiom referring to basic shelter.
• The company reached its sales roof for the quarter, indicating no more growth was expected. — The maximum level achieved or limit reached.

To provide a roof for (a building or other structure); to cover with a roof. While the noun 'roof' has common metaphorical uses, the verb 'to roof' is primarily used literally. Figurative applications of the verb are rare, and if they occur, they would typically not have direct, single-word Spanish verbal equivalents.

• The construction crew will roof the house next week, after the walls are complete. — To put a roof on the house.
• It took them three days to roof the entire barn, due to its large size. — To cover the barn with a roof.