This is the 8814th most frequent Spanish word.
tel
"Tel" is short for "teléfono," meaning "phone" in English.
Here, 'tel' refers to 'screen', specifically in the context of electronic devices.
El tel de mi celular está roto.
The screen of my cellphone is broken.
In this context, 'tel' means 'fabric' or 'cloth' used for covering purposes.
Usaron un tel para cubrir las ventanas.
They used a fabric to cover the windows.
'Tel' refers to 'fabric' as the material for creative or functional sewing projects.