necesito papel higiénico
/neθesito papel ixjeniko/from spelling rules
To say "I need toilet paper" in Spanish, use necesito papel higiénico.
This phrase is used as a request or a statement to express that a person requires toilet paper.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I need hygienic paper".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term papel de baño is commonly used to refer to toilet paper.
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American countries, you may see signs instructing people to throw papel higiénico in a bin rather than the toilet to avoid plumbing issues.
- While papel higiénico describes the product, the Spanish word higiene relates to the Greek word hygieia, the goddess of health and cleanliness.
- The Spanish word papel is a 'doublet' of the English word 'paper'. Both terms descended from the Ancient Greek word pápuros, which refers to the papyrus plant.
Examples in context
- Necesito papel higiénico, por favor.I need toilet paper, please.
- Podría darme papel higiénico, por favor?Could you give me toilet paper, please?
- Oye, tienes papel higiénico?Hey, do you have toilet paper?
- Necesito papel higiénico, ¿tienes más?I need toilet paper, do you have more?
- Creo que necesito papel higiénico.I think I need toilet paper.
- ¡Oye! Necesito papel higiénico ahora.Hey! I need toilet paper now.
Example conversation
Elena is in the bathroom and calls to Daniel.
- ElenaDaniel, necesito papel higiénico.Daniel, I need toilet paper.
- DanielEstá en el armario del pasillo.It is in the hallway closet.
- ElenaNo puedo salir, tráeme un rollo.I cannot come out, bring me a roll.
- DanielEstá bien, te lo llevo ahora.All right, I will bring it to you now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries higiénico, papel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
