Spanish Conversation · Level 134
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Spanish word
aseo
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈseo/
Meaning
- masculine nounrestroom
Example
¿Dónde está el aseo?
Where is the restroom?
More examples
Cuando llegué al restaurante fui al aseo antes de sentarme.
When I arrived at the restaurant I went to the restroom before sitting down.
Core concept
Small room equipped for washing and toilet needs.
Common phrases
ir al aseo
go to the restroom
usar el aseo
use the restroom
el aseo de señoras
the ladies' restroom
Similar words
servicio: Public restroom found in venues and places that serve many people.
baño: Home room with a bathtub or shower and sink for bathing and washing.
retrete: Toilet bowl or fixture used for urinating and defecating.
lavabo: Wall-mounted or countertop sink used for washing hands and face.
Definition in Spanish
Puede referirse a la higiene o limpieza personal y, por extensión, al pequeño espacio equipado para lavarse y atender necesidades personales.
Word origin
From the verb asear 'to clean' plus the nominal ending -o, the word denotes cleanliness or hygiene and is also used for the small room for washing or toilet use.
Usage tips
- On public signs, aseo usually indicates the restroom, but in everyday speech hacer el aseo commonly means to clean or tidy up.
Other meanings
- cleaningnoun
- cleanlinessnoun
- groomingnoun
Opposites
- desaseouncleanlinessnoun
Related words
- aseadorcleanernoun
- asearcleanverb
- aseadocleanadjective