How to Say "commode" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “commode” is “váter” — use 'váter' when referring to the physical toilet bowl or fixture itself, often in informal or everyday contexts.
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váter
nounA1informal
Use 'váter' when referring to the physical toilet bowl or fixture itself, often in informal or everyday contexts.
Examples
¿Dónde está el váter?
Where is the toilet?
inodoro
ee-no-DOH-rohinoˈðoɾo
nounA2formal
Use 'inodoro' when referring to the toilet, especially in more formal contexts or when emphasizing its function of being 'odorless' or sanitary.
Examples
El inodoro del baño está roto.
The toilet in the bathroom is broken.
No tires papeles en el inodoro.
Don't throw paper in the toilet.
Using 'el' with Inodoro
Since it ends in 'o', it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
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.
Váter vs. Inodoro
Learners often confuse 'váter' and 'inodoro' because they both mean 'toilet'. Remember that 'váter' is more about the physical object, while 'inodoro' can sound a bit more formal and relates to the sanitation aspect.
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