How to Say "Bidet" in Spanish

bidé

/biˈde/masculine

The English word bidet is bidé in Spanish. If unsure, use bidé. It is also spelled bidet.

Meaning: low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus (noun)

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“bidet” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA	Note
bidé	/biˈde/	masculine
bidet	/biˈdet/	masculine, alternative form

A bidé refers to a low-mounted plumbing fixture used for cleaning the genitalia and anus.

bidet is a common term used across many Spanish-speaking countries. In Mexico, the informal term Lavapompis is used to refer to a bidet.

The word is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article el. The plural form of bidé is bidés.

/biˈde/

Unlike in the United States, where bidets were once seen as exotic or luxurious, they are standard fixtures in many middle-class homes across Spain and Argentina.
While bidé is the standard term, many Spanish speakers use ducha higiénica to describe the hand-held sprayer version common in modern bathrooms.
In Mexico, the informal term lavapompis comes from the words lavar, meaning 'to wash' and pompis, a childish or cute way to say 'buttocks'.

En el baño hay un lavabo, un bidé, un retrete y una ducha. Antes había una bañera.
In the bathroom, there's a sink, a bidet, a toilet, and a shower. There used to be a bathtub.
This sentence is useful for listing items found in a bathroom using bidé.
Tatoeba #2029604 by wallebot, translation #11277646 by Luornu
En el baño hay un lavabo, un bidé, un inodoro y una ducha. Antes había una bañera.
In the bathroom there's a sink, a bidet, a toilet, and a shower. There used to be a bath.
Tatoeba #2029605 by wallebot, translation #2151913 by MethodGT
El bidé toilet no se ha expandido mucho más allá de Japón.
The bidet-toilet itself has not spread much outside of Japan.
This sentence is useful for discussing how the bidet-toilet relates to Japan using bidé.
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Por favor, ¿dónde se encuentra el bidé?
Excuse me, where is the bidet located?

A couple is discussing the bathroom renovations in their new apartment.

Lucía

¿Podemos instalar un bidé en el baño nuevo?
Can we install a bidet in the new bathroom?
Javier

Sí, Lucía, hay espacio suficiente para el bidé.
Yes, Lucía, there is enough space for the bidet.
Lucía

Me parece una idea excelente para la higiene.
I think it is an excellent idea for hygiene.
Javier

De acuerdo, lo añadiré a la lista de compras.
Alright, I will add it to the shopping list.

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