taza (de retrete)
/ˈtaθa de reˈtɾete/word by wordfeminine
The English phrase "toilet bowl" is translated into Spanish as taza (de retrete). Wiktionary also lists poceta.
Meaning: receptacle designed to receive the dejections of humans (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| taza (de retrete) | /ˈtaθa de reˈtɾete/ (word by word) | feminine |
| poceta | /poˈθeta/ /poˈseta/ |
feminine |
The term is used to describe the receptacle designed to receive the dejections of humans. While taza can mean any cup, in the context of a bathroom, it specifically refers to the toilet bowl.
What does it mean word for word?
The word taza literally means cup or mug, which is why it is used to refer to the bowl of the toilet.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word retrete is commonly used. The term poceta is commonly used in certain Caribbean regions, such as Venezuela, to refer to the toilet bowl.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both taza (de retrete) and poceta are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtaθa de reˈtɾete/
Did you know?
Example sentences for Spanish are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toilet bowl” translations and entries poceta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (taza, de, retrete) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries poceta, taza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
