bagno
/ˈbaɲ.ɲo/
The Italian word for restroom is bagno.
bagno refers to a public room containing a toilet.
Meaning: public room containing a toilet (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word bagno literally means 'bath'.
Which one should you use?
While bagno is the common word, servizi is often used on signs in more formal or public settings like restaurants or museums.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bagno is bagni.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/ˈbaɲ.ɲo/', 'syllables': 2, 'stressed_syllable': '1 of 2'}
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers should note that bagno can mean both a 'restroom' and a 'bathroom' (the room with a bathtub/shower) depending on context.
Did you know?
- In Italy, asking for the bagno in a cafe or bar may result in being asked for a 'consumation', as some establishments only provide restroom access to paying customers.
- Italy has a cultural distinction where bagno can refer to the act of bathing itself, making it possible to say fare il bagno for both taking a bath and swimming in the sea.
- Depending on the region, some Italians might use the phrase toilette, borrowed from French, to sound more polite or sophisticated than using bagno.
Examples in context
- Tom è in bagno.Tom is in the restroom.This sentence shows how to say someone is in the restroom using bagno.Tatoeba #2617690 by Guybrush88, translation #3410774 by CK
- Il bagno è laggiù.The restroom is over there.This sentence is useful for pointing out the location of the restroom using bagno.Tatoeba #11545064 by Nuel, translation #11545063 by Nuel
- Devo usare il bagno.I have to use the restroom.This sentence expresses the need to use the restroom using bagno.Tatoeba #3836619 by Guybrush88, translation #3725373 by CM
- Scusa/Mi Scusi, dov'è il bagno?Excuse me, where is the restroom?
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are at a cafe.
- AlessandroScusa, sai dove si trova il bagno?Excuse me, do you know where the restroom is?
- SofiaSì, il bagno è vicino all'uscita.Yes, the restroom is near the exit.
- AlessandroGrazie mille per l'aiuto, Sofia.Thanks a lot for the help, Sofia.
- SofiaPrego, Alessandro.You're welcome, Alessandro.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bagno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
