banheiro
Brazil
In Brazil "bathroom" is banheiro. A small guest toilet without a shower is a lavabo, and toalete is a formal word seen on signs.
Meaning: room with toilet (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| banheiro | Brazil |
| Toalete | formal |
| Lavabo | small guest toilet |
To ask for one, say Onde fica o banheiro? Brazilians also say Posso usar o banheiro? when visiting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal people say casa de banho, so banheiro is a marker of Brazilian speech.
Did you know?
- Many Brazilian restaurants mark restrooms Masculino and Feminino on the doors.
Examples in context
- O banheiro está ocupado.The bathroom is occupied.
- Posso usar o banheiro?May I use the bathroom?
Example conversation
A tourist asks for help at a restaurant in Foz do Iguaçu. Kevin is the tourist. Seu Zé is the waiter.
- KevinCom licença, onde fica o banheiro?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
- Seu ZéNo fundo, à direita.At the back, on the right.
- KevinMuito obrigado.Thank you very much.
