Aseo (en. Toilet)

/aˈse.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of activities performed to maintain cleanliness and order.
Daily cleaning of the house is essential for good health.
El aseo diario de la casa es fundamental para una buena salud.
Personal cleanliness.
It is important to have good personal hygiene for cohabitation.
Es importante tener un buen aseo personal para la convivencia.
Sanitary facilities where cleaning activities are carried out.
Public restrooms must always be clean.
Los aseos públicos deben estar siempre limpios.

Etymology

From Latin 'asecare', meaning 'to clean, to remove dirt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do the cleaning
To carry out the cleaning of a place.
hacer el aseo
personal hygiene
Set of actions that maintain the hygiene of the body.
aseo personal
dry toilets
Waterless toilets that use technology for waste disposal.
aseos secos

Related Words

to clean
To remove dirt from an object or space.
limpiar
hygienic
That maintains or ensures health through cleanliness.
higiénico
to disinfect
To eliminate germs and microorganisms from a place.
desinfectar

Slang Meanings

Informal cleaning
I'm going to do a quick cleaning before the guests arrive.
Voy a hacer un aseo rápido antes de que lleguen los invitados.
School cleaning
In schools, children are taught about personal hygiene.
En las escuelas se enseña a los niños sobre el aseo personal.