How to Say "to pee" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to pee” is “mear” — use 'mear' for informal, everyday situations when you need to urinate, similar to how 'to pee' is used casually in English.
mear
meh-ARmeˈaɾ
Examples
Necesito parar el coche urgentemente, tengo que mear.
I urgently need to stop the car; I have to pee.
¿Dónde está el baño? Mi perro quiere mear.
Where is the bathroom? My dog wants to pee.
Dicen que el bebé se meó en la cama otra vez.
They say the baby wet the bed again (literally: peed himself in the bed).
Regular -AR Verb
This verb follows the easiest conjugation pattern in Spanish, just like 'hablar' or 'cantar'. Memorize the endings for the present tense (-o, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an).
Choosing the Right Word
Mistake: “Using 'mear' in a formal medical setting.”
Correction: In formal or clinical settings, use 'orinar' instead. 'Mear' is for everyday life, family, and friends.
orinar
oh-ree-NARo.ɾiˈnaɾ
Examples
El bebé necesita orinar cada dos horas.
The baby needs to urinate every two hours.
Si bebes mucha agua, orinarás frecuentemente.
If you drink a lot of water, you will pee frequently.
El doctor le preguntó si estaba orinando con dolor.
The doctor asked him if he was urinating painfully.
A Regular Verb
Since 'orinar' is a regular -AR verb, it follows the most common conjugation patterns, making it easy to master once you know the basic endings.
Using the wrong term for politeness
Mistake: “Using 'orinar' in a very casual or public setting where a euphemism is expected.”
Correction: In polite conversation, especially when asking for the restroom, use 'ir al baño' (to go to the bathroom) or 'hacer mis necesidades' (to take care of my needs).
Informal vs. Slightly Formal
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