baños
“baños” means “restrooms” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
restrooms, toilets
Also: bathrooms, W.C.
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¿Me puede decir dónde están los baños?
A1Can you tell me where the restrooms are?
Hay una larga fila para los baños de mujeres.
A2There is a long line for the women's restrooms.
El restaurante tiene baños muy limpios.
A2The restaurant has very clean bathrooms.
thermal baths, hot springs
Also: spas
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La región es famosa por sus antiguos baños romanos.
B2The region is famous for its ancient Roman baths.
Visitamos los baños termales para relajarnos y curarnos.
C1We visited the thermal springs to relax and heal.
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Words that translate to "baños" in Spanish:
bathrooms→hot springs→restrooms→spas→thermal baths→toilets→✏️ Quick Practice
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Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'baños' in its most common A1 meaning?
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The word 'baño' comes directly from the Latin word *balneum*, which meant 'bath' or 'bathing establishment.' In modern Spanish, it evolved to refer to the act of bathing, the room where one bathes, and later, the public restroom facility.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period (around the 13th century in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Spanish speakers use the plural 'baños' when they mean one toilet?
Using the plural 'los baños' (restrooms/toilets) for a public facility is simply the standard, polite convention in most of the Spanish-speaking world, similar to how English speakers might use 'restrooms' or 'ladies' room/men's room,' emphasizing the general facility rather than a single room.
Is 'cuarto de baño' the same as 'baños'?
'Cuarto de baño' (bathroom room) is usually reserved for the full room in a private home. 'Baños' (the plural form) is most often used when referring to public facilities.