casa de banho
standard, Portugal
In European Portuguese "bathroom" is casa de banho. In Brazil people say banheiro instead, so casa de banho is a clear sign of Portugal. It is also called quarto de banho and WC.
Meaning: room with a toilet (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| casa de banho | standard, Portugal |
| quarto de banho | formal |
| WC | signs |
To ask where it is, say Onde fica a casa de banho? The letters WC are also seen on signs in Portugal.
Which one should you use?
In Brazil banheiro is the usual word. In Portugal banheira means "bathtub", so do not mix the two up.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Portuguese people may also say sanita for the toilet itself.
Did you know?
- The phrase ir à casa de banho is the common way to say "to go to the bathroom" in Portugal.
Examples in context
- A casa de banho está ocupada.The bathroom is occupied.
- Preciso de ir à casa de banho.I need to go to the bathroom.
Example conversation
A tourist, Emma, asks a waiter, Rui, in a café in Lisbon.
- EmmaDesculpe, onde fica a casa de banho?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
- RuiAo fundo, à esquerda.At the back, on the left.
- EmmaObrigada!Thank you!
