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How to Say "bathrooms" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbathroomsis bañosA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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baños

nounA1
When referring to multiple private bathrooms or public facilities
A simple illustration showing a clean, brightly lit public restroom setting, featuring a sink and faucet against a tiled wall.

Examples

¿Me puede decir dónde están los baños?

Can you tell me where the restrooms are?

Hay una larga fila para los baños de mujeres.

There is a long line for the women's restrooms.

El restaurante tiene baños muy limpios.

The restaurant has very clean bathrooms.

Always Plural for Public Facilities

Even if you are referring to a single room or facility, it is standard and natural to use the plural form 'los baños' when asking for a public restroom.

Using the Singular

Mistake:Using 'el baño' when asking for a public restroom.

Correction: While 'el baño' means 'the bathroom' (in a house), use the plural 'los baños' for public facilities like in a restaurant or airport.

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