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How to Say "restroom" in Spanish

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baño

NounA1General
Use 'baño' as the general term for a bathroom or restroom, applicable in homes, public places, and when asking for directions.

Examples

¿Me puede decir dónde está el baño, por favor?

Can you tell me where the restroom is, please?

servicio

/ser-BEE-syo//seɾˈbi.sjo/

NounA1Public/Commercial
Use 'servicio' specifically for restrooms in public establishments like restaurants, bars, or train stations, often implying a more formal or collective facility.
A simple, closed wooden door in a public hallway with a clear, stylized icon of a standing human figure, indicating a restroom.

Examples

Disculpe, ¿dónde están los servicios?

Excuse me, where are the restrooms?

Perdón, ¿dónde están los servicios?

Excuse me, where are the restrooms?

El servicio de damas está a la derecha.

The ladies' room is on the right.

Often Plural

When talking about the restroom, it's very common to use the plural form 'los servicios', even if you're just referring to one room. It's a bit like how English sometimes says 'the facilities'.

Choosing between 'baño' and 'servicio'

Learners often wonder if 'baño' is always appropriate. While 'baño' is universally understood, 'servicio' is more specific to public facilities like those in restaurants or stations, and can sound more formal or polite in those contexts.

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