tejo

Tejo is the Portuguese name for the Tagus, one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula and its longest. The Tagus runs roughly 1,000 kilometers, with a drainage basin near 80,000 square kilometers. It rises in the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula and flows generally westward through Spain and Portugal before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at Lisbon. Along its course, the river passes near major cities such as Toledo in Spain and Lisbon in Portugal. The Tagus basin supports agriculture, hydropower, and urban water supply and has played a central role in the region’s history and development.

Tejo also refers to a traditional Colombian sport, commonly known as tejo or juego del tejo. It is played by throwing a heavy metal disk at a clay target positioned at one end of a dirt or clay court. The target often contains a small amount of explosive material that detonates on impact, producing a distinctive bang. The game is played in clubs and informal settings across Colombia and is associated with social gatherings, regional competitions, and local culture. Scoring and rules vary by locality and context.

Other uses: The term Tejo appears in other contexts as well, including geographic locations and as a surname in various languages. In Portuguese, Tejo is the official name for the Tagus River, while in Spanish the same river is commonly called Tajo. The term may refer to additional cultural or geographic references in different regions.