¿Tienes que ir al baño?
The phrase 'do you have to use the bathroom?' in Spanish is translated as ¿Tienes que ir al baño?
This phrase is used to ask if someone needs to use the toilet. While English speakers often use the verb 'use', Spanish speakers more commonly use the verb ir (to go) in this context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'Do you have to go to the bathroom?'
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, the word baño may be replaced with servicio or sanitario.
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Examples in context
- Sí, tengo que ir al baño.Yes, I have to go to the bathroom.
- ¿Tienes que ir al baño?Do you have to use the bathroom?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baño, ir, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.