English–Spanish

“janitor” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/beˈðel/

Example

El bedel limpia las aulas por la mañana.

The janitor cleans the classrooms in the morning.

Illustration for bedel (janitor)

How to say “janitor” in Spanish

“Janitor” in Spanish is bedel.

School custodian who cleans classrooms, maintains the building, and monitors the entrance.

Full entry for bedel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bedel

Pregunta al bedel si necesitas ayuda.

Ask the janitor if you need help.

Tips for using bedel

  • Used especially for staff in schools and universities; in everyday residential or commercial contexts conserje or portero are more common.

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