Bathroom in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'bathroom' is 'baño', pronounced BAH-nyoh (IPA: /ˈbaɲo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: baños).
Pronunciation: BAH-nyoh
| Spanish | baño |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | BAH-nyoh · /ˈbaɲo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | baños |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'baño'
- Perdón, ¿dónde está el baño?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom? - El baño está al final del pasillo, a la derecha.
The bathroom is at the end of the hallway, on the right. - Necesito ir al baño antes de que salga el autobús.
I need to go to the bathroom before the bus leaves. - Estamos renovando el baño de arriba, así que por ahora todos usamos el de abajo.
We are renovating the upstairs bathroom, so for now we all use the downstairs one.
Common Phrases with 'baño'
- ir al baño
to go to the bathroom - darse un baño
to take a bath
How to Use 'baño'
'Baño' means both the room and the act of bathing ('darse un baño' = to take a bath). '¿Dónde está el baño?' is the universal polite way to ask for the restroom in Latin America.
Regional note: In Spain, public restrooms are often called 'los servicios' or 'el aseo'; in Mexico signs may say 'sanitarios'; 'el lavabo' is also heard in Spain. 'Baño' is understood everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Bathroom' in Spanish is 'baño', pronounced BAH-nyoh.
It is spelled b-a-ñ-o.
'Baño' is masculine: you say 'el baño'.
The plural of 'baño' is 'baños'.
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