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"Bathroom" in Portuguese: banheiro
o banheiro
Note: PT-PT: a casa de banho
Bathroom in Brazilian Portuguese is o banheiro. In Portugal people say a casa de banho. The polite ask is Onde fica o banheiro? in Brazil.
At a restaurant
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How to pronounce banheiro
Say it
bahn-YAY-roo
/ba.ˈɲej.ɾu/
bahn-YAY-roo. Stress yay. Nh sounds like ny.
"Bathroom" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o banheiro | bathroom (Brazil) Default Brazilian word. | Default Brazilian word. |
| a casa de banho | bathroom (Portugal) Default European Portuguese word. | Default European Portuguese word. |
| banheiro químico | portable toilet Events and worksites. | Events and worksites. |
| lavabo | powder room / half bath Small guest bathroom. | Small guest bathroom. |
| toalete | toilet / restroom More formal or older tone. | More formal or older tone. |
How to use banheiro in real life
- 1At a restaurant
Com licença, onde fica o banheiro?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
The classic polite question in Brazil.
- 2At home
O banheiro do corredor está livre.
The hallway bathroom is free.
Banheiro + location specifies which one.
- 3Portugal tip
Em Lisboa peça a casa de banho, não o banheiro.
In Lisbon ask for the casa de banho, not the banheiro.
Banheiro marks Brazilian speech.
Mistakes English speakers make with banheiro
Incorrect: A banheiro está ocupado.
Correct: O banheiro está ocupado.
Banheiro is masculine: o banheiro.
Incorrect: Onde está o bathroom?
Correct: Onde fica o banheiro?
Switch to Portuguese banheiro.
Good to know
Onde fica o banheiro? is essential traveler Portuguese in Brazil. In Portugal, casa de banho is what you will hear and see. Some formal Brazilian signs also say sanitários.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a busy café
ChatPal
O banheiro fica no fundo, perto da cozinha.
The bathroom is at the back, near the kitchen.
You
Obrigado. O banheiro precisa de chave?
Thanks. Does the bathroom need a key?
ChatPal
Não. Só bata na porta se o banheiro estiver fechado.
No. Just knock if the bathroom is closed.
You
Combinado. Volto em um minuto do banheiro.
Got it. I'll be back from the bathroom in a minute.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bathroom" in Portuguese
What do I say in Portugal?
Onde fica a casa de banho? Banheiro sounds Brazilian.
How do I ask politely in Brazil?
Com licença, onde fica o banheiro?
Is banheiro masculine?
Yes: o banheiro, um banheiro limpo.
What is a lavabo?
A small bathroom, often for guests, sometimes without a shower.
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