baño mixto
/baɲo miɡsto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "unisex bathroom" is translated into Spanish as baño mixto.
A baño mixto refers to a restroom that can be used by people of any gender. You can also use the phrase baño para todos, which means "bathroom for everyone", to express the same concept.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase baño mixto is composed of baño (bathroom) and mixto (mixed).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, you may see terms like baño inclusivo, baño de género no binario or baño sin distinción de género used instead of baño unisex.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized, resulting in baños mixtos.
How do you pronounce it?
/baɲo miɡsto/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because baño is a masculine noun, do not use the feminine adjective mixta. The incorrect form baño mixta should be avoided.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word mixto is commonly used for sandwiches containing both ham and cheese, meaning a baño mixto shares a descriptor with a popular snack.
- The word baño shares an ancient lineage with the Greek word balaneîon, which referred to a public bath or a place for washing.
- In some Latin American contexts, using the term baño inclusivo is a political statement and a way to explicitly support transgender and non-binary rights.
Examples in context
- Busco un baño mixto en este café.I am looking for a unisex bathroom in this cafe.
- El edificio tiene un baño mixto para todos.The building has a unisex bathroom for everyone.
- Ese baño mixto es muy limpio.That unisex bathroom is very clean.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a large music festival.
- Sofía¿Sabes dónde hay un baño mixto por aquí?Do you know where there is a unisex bathroom around here?
- JavierSí, hay uno cerca de la entrada principal.Yes, there is one near the main entrance.
- SofíaPerfecto, gracias por la ayuda, Javier.Perfect, thanks for the help, Javier.
- JavierDe nada, Sofía. ¡Disfruta el festival!You're welcome, Sofia. Enjoy the festival!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baño, mixto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
