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"Toilet" in Spanish: inodoro
el inodoro
A toilet (the fixture) is el inodoro (ee-noh-DOH-roh). It is masculine. The room is usually el baño, not inodoro.
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How to pronounce inodoro
Say it
ee-noh-DOH-roh
/i.noˈðo.ɾo/
Four syllables: ee-noh-DOH-roh. Stress DOH. All vowels are clear.
"Toilet" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el inodoro | toilet (fixture) The toilet bowl itself. | The toilet bowl itself. |
| el baño | bathroom / toilet (room) What you ask for when you need the restroom. | What you ask for when you need the restroom. |
| el sanitario | toilet / bathroom fixture Another word for the fixture in some regions. | Another word for the fixture in some regions. |
| el excusado | toilet Heard in parts of Mexico and elsewhere. | Heard in parts of Mexico and elsewhere. |
How to use inodoro in real life
- 1Home repair talk
El inodoro está tapado.
The toilet is clogged.
El inodoro names the fixture.
- 2Buying supplies
Necesito un cepillo para el inodoro.
I need a brush for the toilet.
Para el inodoro is a clear shopping phrase.
- 3Apartment listing
El baño tiene inodoro nuevo.
The bathroom has a new toilet.
Inodoro is the fixture inside el baño.
Mistakes English speakers make with inodoro
Incorrect: La inodoro está sucia.
Correct: El inodoro está sucio.
Inodoro is masculine. Say el inodoro.
Incorrect: ¿Dónde está el inodoro?
Correct: ¿Dónde está el baño?
Ask for el baño for the room. Inodoro is the fixture.
Good to know
Inodoro is the toilet bowl. In daily life, ask ¿Dónde está el baño? for the restroom. Labels and hardware stores still say inodoro.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling a plumber
ChatPal
¿El inodoro pierde agua?
Is the toilet leaking water?
You
Sí. El inodoro gotea desde anoche.
Yes. The toilet has been dripping since last night.
ChatPal
Vienen ustedes a las tres.
You all come at three.
You
Perfecto. Gracias.
Perfect. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toilet" in Spanish
Is inodoro masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el inodoro, un inodoro nuevo.
How do I ask for the restroom?
¿Dónde está el baño? Baño is the room.
How do you pronounce inodoro?
ee-noh-DOH-roh. Stress DOH.
Is sanitario the same?
Often yes for the fixture. Inodoro is very clear.
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