Spanish word

baño

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɲo/

Meaning

  • masculine nountoilet, bathroom

Example

¿Dónde está el baño?

Where is the toilet?

Illustration for baño (toilet)

More examples

Necesito ir al baño ahora.

I need to go to the bathroom now.

Core concept

Small room with a toilet, sink, and sometimes a shower.

Common phrases

  • ir al baño

    go to the bathroom

  • baño público

    public bathroom

  • baño privado

    private bathroom

Similar words

aseo: Compact room for a quick wash or a brief visit to the toilet.
servicio: Toilet and washroom facilities provided for customers or the public.
cuarto de baño: Room with a bathtub or shower specifically for bathing.
retrete: Toilet fixture consisting of the bowl and seat used to dispose of waste.

Definition in Spanish

Espacio de la vivienda o de un lugar público con lavabo, ducha y/o inodoro, destinado al aseo personal y al uso sanitario.

Word origin

From Latin balneum 'bath', baño comes into Spanish via Old Spanish and broadens from a bathing room to any room for personal washing and toilet use.

Usage tips

  • In everyday use baño can mean either the bathroom or the toilet itself, while aseo sounds slightly more formal and servicios often appears on public signs.

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