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baño

BAH-nyoh/ˈbaɲo/

bathroom, restroom, toilet

Also: lavatory
NounmA1
SpainLatin America
A brightly lit, empty bathroom interior featuring a toilet, a sink, and a bathtub with a shower curtain.

📝 In Action

¿Dónde está el baño, por favor?

A1

Where is the bathroom, please?

El baño de la habitación es muy pequeño.

A1

The room's bathroom is very small.

Tengo que ir al baño antes de salir.

A2

I have to go to the bathroom before we leave.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • servicio (restroom (public))
  • aseo (restroom, washroom (often without a shower))
  • lavabo (washroom, restroom)

Common Collocations

  • cuarto de baño – bathroom (emphasizing it's a full room)
  • ir al baño – to go to the bathroom
  • papel de baño – toilet paper

bath

NounmA2
A happy cartoon bear cub relaxing in a bathtub filled with thick white bubbles and warm water.

📝 In Action

Me voy a dar un baño caliente.

A2

I'm going to take a hot bath.

A los niños les encanta el baño con burbujas.

B1

Kids love a bubble bath.

Un buen baño te relajará después de un día largo.

A2

A good bath will relax you after a long day.

Word Connections

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • darse un baño / tomar un baño – to take a bath
  • baño de burbujas – bubble bath
  • sales de baño – bath salts

swim, dip

NounmB1
A person wearing a swimsuit floating casually on their back in clear blue ocean water under a sunny sky.

📝 In Action

El agua está perfecta para un baño.

B1

The water is perfect for a swim.

¿Vamos a la playa a darnos el último baño del verano?

B1

Should we go to the beach for the last swim of the summer?

Después de la caminata, nos dimos un baño en el río.

B2

After the hike, we took a dip in the river.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • chapuzón (quick dip, splash)

Common Collocations

  • traje de baño – swimsuit
  • darse un baño en el mar – to go for a swim in the sea

coating, plating

Also: wash
NounmB2
A single red strawberry being dipped into a bowl of thick, glossy melted chocolate, showing the chocolate coating the berry.

📝 In Action

El anillo tiene un baño de oro.

B2

The ring has a gold plating.

Para el postre, preparé fresas con un baño de chocolate.

B1

For dessert, I prepared strawberries with a chocolate coating.

La pieza de metal necesita un baño protector contra el óxido.

C1

The metal part needs a protective coating against rust.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • capa (layer)
  • revestimiento (coating, covering)

Common Collocations

  • baño de oro/plata – gold/silver plating
  • baño de chocolate – chocolate coating
  • al baño maría – in a double boiler / water bath (for cooking)

Idioms & Expressions

  • darse un baño de masas – To mingle with a large crowd, often for a politician or celebrity seeking popularity.

Vocabulary Collections

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Words that translate to "baño" in Spanish:

coating→plating→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: baño

Question 1 of 2

If someone says 'El anillo tiene un baño de oro', what do they mean?

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👥 Word Family▼
bañar(to bathe) — Verb
bañarse(to bathe oneself, to take a bath/shower) — Verb
bañera(bathtub) — Noun
bañador(swimsuit) — Noun
bañista(bather, swimmer) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
añodañotamañorebaño
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'balneum', which meant 'bath' or 'bathhouse'. Over centuries, the pronunciation softened in Spanish to become 'baño'. The core idea of 'washing' or 'immersing in liquid' has stayed the same.

First recorded: Around the 12th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: bagnoFrench: bainPortuguese: banho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'baño', 'aseo', and 'servicio'?

'Baño' is the most common, all-purpose word you can use anywhere. 'Aseo' often refers to a smaller bathroom, maybe just a toilet and sink (a half-bath). 'Servicios' is more formal and is usually seen on signs in public places like airports or bus stations. When in doubt, just use 'baño'!

Do I say 'tomar un baño' or 'darse un baño'?

Both are correct and mean the same thing: 'to take a bath'. You can use them interchangeably. 'Darse un baño' is slightly more common in some regions, but everyone will understand both.