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How to Say "gents" in Spanish

The Spanish word forgentsis caballerosA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
NounA1
Informal British English for men's room
A simple, universal silhouette icon of a standing male figure, often used on restroom doors.

Examples

Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño de caballeros?

Excuse me, where is the men's restroom?

La puerta de la izquierda dice 'Caballeros'.

The door on the left says 'Gentlemen' (Men's Room).

It's Not a Room Full of Gentlemen

Mistake:Seeing 'Caballeros' on a door and thinking it's a private club or meeting room.

Correction: Remember that on a door, 'Caballeros' almost always means 'Men's Restroom'. It's a shortened way of saying 'Baño para caballeros' (Restroom for gentlemen).

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