Baño (en. Bathroom)

/ˈbaɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Room or place designated for personal hygiene.
I am going to the bathroom to wash my hands.
Voy al baño a lavarme las manos.
Facility that contains a sink, toilet, and sometimes a shower or bathtub.
The house's bathroom has a very large bathtub.
El baño de la casa tiene una bañera muy grande.
Place where one can take a shower or a bath.
It is important to take a bath after exercising.
Es importante tomar un baño después de hacer ejercicio.
Public restroom, usually found in restaurants or shopping centers.
The sign indicates where the nearest bathroom is.
La señal indica dónde está el baño más cercano.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'balneum', which means 'bath'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the bathroom
To attend the place designated for personal hygiene.
ir al baño
take a bath
To take a shower or immerse oneself in water.
hacer un baño
inaugurate a new bathroom
To use a new bathroom for the first time.
estrenar baño

Related Words

water
Essential liquid for life, used in the bathroom.
agua
soap
Substance used for cleaning in the bathroom.
jabón
towel
Fabric used to dry oneself after bathing.
toalla

Slang Meanings

W.C.
Where is the nearest W.C.?
¿Dónde está el W.C. más cercano?
Lavatory.
I am going to the lavatory to relieve myself.
Voy a la cloaca a hacer mis necesidades.