inodoro
“inodoro” means “toilet” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
toilet
Also: toilet bowl, commode
📝 In Action
El inodoro del baño está roto.
A1The toilet in the bathroom is broken.
No tires papeles en el inodoro.
A2Don't throw paper in the toilet.
odorless
Also: scentless
📝 In Action
El monóxido de carbono es un gas inodoro e incoloro.
B2Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas.
Esta pintura es inodora y se seca rápido.
B1This paint is odorless and dries fast.
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Quick Quiz: inodoro
Question 1 of 2
If a gas is 'inodoro', what does that mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'in-' (meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'odor' (meaning 'smell'). It literally translates to 'without smell,' which is why it was used to name the modern flushing toilet that kept bad smells away.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern 'toilet' sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inodoro' the same as 'baño'?
Not exactly. 'Baño' refers to the whole bathroom (the room), while 'inodoro' refers specifically to the toilet fixture itself.
Can I use 'inodoro' for a feminine object?
Yes, but you must change it to 'inodora'. For example: 'Esa sustancia es inodora' (That substance is odorless).