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"Bathroom" in Italian: bagno
il bagno
Bathroom in Italian is il bagno (BAH-nyoh), a masculine noun. To ask where it is, say dov'è il bagno? In public places you may also see toilette on signs.
In a café
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How to pronounce bagno
Say it
BAH-nyoh
/ˈbaɲ.ɲo/
Bagno is BAH-nyoh with a ny glide like canyon. Stress BAH. Plural bagni is BAH-nyee.
"Bathroom" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il bagno | bathroom; bath Home bathroom and the bath itself. | Home bathroom and the bath itself. |
| il bagno / la toilette | toilet / restroom Toilette appears on public signs. | Toilette appears on public signs. |
| andare in bagno | to go to the bathroom Everyday phrase. | Everyday phrase. |
| fare il bagno | to take a bath Different sense: bathing. | Different sense: bathing. |
How to use bagno in real life
- 1In a café
Scusi, dov'è il bagno?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
The classic polite ask.
- 2At home
Il bagno è occupato, aspetta un minuto.
The bathroom is taken, wait a minute.
Il bagno as the room.
- 3Morning routine
Sto in bagno, esco subito!
I'm in the bathroom, I'll be right out!
In bagno for location.
Mistakes English speakers make with bagno
Incorrect: La bagno è libera.
Correct: Il bagno è libero.
Bagno is masculine: il bagno, libero.
Incorrect: Devo fare il bagno. (when you mean use the toilet)
Correct: Devo andare in bagno.
Fare il bagno means take a bath. For the toilet, andare in bagno.
Good to know
Asking dov'è il bagno? is normal and not rude. In bars you may need to ask staff. Fare il bagno means bathing, so learners should separate that from andare in bagno.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a busy railway station
ChatPal
Ho bisogno del bagno prima del treno.
I need the bathroom before the train.
You
Il bagno a pagamento è vicino al binario due.
The paid bathroom is near platform two.
ChatPal
Ok. Tu guardi i bagagli mentre vado in bagno?
Ok. Will you watch the bags while I go to the bathroom?
You
Certo. Poi vado anch'io al bagno.
Sure. Then I'll go to the bathroom too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bathroom" in Italian
How do I ask for the bathroom?
Dov'è il bagno? Add scusi at the start with strangers.
Does bagno mean bath or bathroom?
Both. Il bagno is the room; fare il bagno is to take a bath.
What does toilette mean on signs?
Restrooms. It is a common public-sign word beside bagno.
Is bagno masculine?
Yes: il bagno, i bagni.
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