inodoro
/ee-no-DOH-roh/
toilet
Inodoro: toilet (the plumbing fixture)
inodoro(noun)
toilet
?the plumbing fixture
toilet bowl
?specifically the porcelain object
,commode
?formal
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'el' with Inodoro
Since it ends in 'o', it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Baño vs. Inodoro
Mistake: "Using 'inodoro' to refer to the whole room."
Correction: Use 'el baño' for the room and 'el inodoro' for the actual object you sit on.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Usage
If you are at a restaurant, it's better to ask for 'el baño' (the bathroom) rather than 'el inodoro'.
Inodoro: odorless (having no smell)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
When describing a feminine thing, change the ending to 'a' (inodora). For example: 'agua inodora'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Scientific Context
You will often see this word paired with 'incoloro' (colorless) and 'insípido' (tasteless) when describing water or gases.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: inodoro
Question 1 of 2
If a gas is 'inodoro', what does that mean?
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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).