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"Bathroom" in Spanish: baño
el baño
A bathroom is el baño (BAH-nyoh). It is masculine. Ask ¿Dónde está el baño? when you need the restroom.
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How to pronounce baño
Say it
BAH-nyoh
/ˈba.ɲo/
Two syllables: BAH-nyoh. The ñ sounds like ny in canyon.
"Bathroom" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el baño | bathroom, restroom Home bathroom or public restroom. | Home bathroom or public restroom. |
| el baño de visitas | guest bathroom A small bathroom for guests. | A small bathroom for guests. |
| el baño completo | full bathroom With toilet, sink, and shower or tub. | With toilet, sink, and shower or tub. |
| el medio baño | half bath Toilet and sink only, no shower. | Toilet and sink only, no shower. |
How to use baño in real life
- 1In a café
Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
The classic polite question with baño.
- 2At a friend's house
El baño está a la derecha.
The bathroom is on the right.
A simple way to give directions.
- 3Apartment listing
El departamento tiene dos baños.
The apartment has two bathrooms.
Plural baños for more than one.
Mistakes English speakers make with baño
Incorrect: La baño está ocupado.
Correct: El baño está ocupado.
Baño is masculine. Say el baño.
Incorrect: ¿Dónde está el bathroom?
Correct: ¿Dónde está el baño?
Use baño, not the English word bathroom.
Good to know
Good to knowBaño works for home and public restrooms. In some places you also hear sanitario for a baño. A polite opener is Disculpe before asking for el baño.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a restaurant
ChatPal
El baño está junto a la cocina.
The bathroom is next to the kitchen.
You
Gracias. ¿El baño es unisex?
Thanks. Is the bathroom unisex?
ChatPal
Sí, y está libre ahora.
Yes, and it's free now.
You
Perfecto, ya vuelvo.
Perfect, I'll be right back.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bathroom" in Spanish
Is baño masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el baño, un baño limpio.
How do I ask for the bathroom?
¿Dónde está el baño? Add Disculpe to be polite.
How do you pronounce ñ in baño?
Like ny in canyon: BAH-nyoh.
Is baño only a bath with a tub?
No. Baño usually means bathroom or restroom.
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