baño
/ˈbaɲo/
The English phrase 'lav' can be translated into Spanish as baño.
Meaning: non-offensive slang for a lavatory (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbaɲo/
Did you know?
- The term baño can also be used to describe a 'coating' or 'wash', such as 'un baño de oro' meaning 'a gold plating'.
- The word baño has its roots in the Ancient Greek word balaneîon, which referred to a 'bath' or 'public bathhouse'.
- While baño is the standard, in some Caribbean countries, you might hear people refer to the toilet area as 'el aseo'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, necesito lavar estas prendas.Please, I need to wash these garments.
- ¿Puedes poner la ropa en el lavarropa?Can you put the clothes in the washing machine?
- Mi lavarropa está averiado. Necesito uno nuevo.My washing machine is broken. I need a new one.
- El baño está limpio.The bathroom is clean.
- ¿Dónde está el baño, por favor?Where is the bathroom, please?
- Voy al baño un momento.I'm going to the bathroom for a moment.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, María is looking for the restroom.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿sabes dónde está el baño?Alejandro, do you know where the bathroom is?
- AlejandroEstá al fondo del pasillo.It is at the end of the hallway.
- MaríaGracias, voy a usar el baño.Thanks, I am going to use the bathroom.
- AlejandroDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry baño, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baño, CC BY-SA 4.0.
