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How to Say "toilet bowl" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “toilet bowl” is “inodoro” — use 'inodoro' when referring to the entire toilet fixture, including the tank and bowl as a single unit..

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inodoro

/ee-no-DOH-roh//inoˈðoɾo/

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Use 'inodoro' when referring to the entire toilet fixture, including the tank and bowl as a single unit.
A clean, white ceramic toilet bowl with the lid open.

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.

taza

TAH-sah/ˈta.sa/

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Use 'taza' specifically when referring to the ceramic bowl part of the toilet itself, separate from the tank.
A clean, white ceramic toilet bowl with the seat lifted, illustrating the basin part of the fixture.

Examples

Hay que limpiar la taza del baño con desinfectante.

We have to clean the toilet bowl with disinfectant.

El fontanero tuvo que reemplazar la taza porque estaba rajada.

The plumber had to replace the toilet bowl because it was cracked.

Context is Key

When talking about the bathroom, 'taza' refers specifically to the bowl part. If you want to refer to the entire fixture, use 'inodoro' or 'váter' to be clearer.

Inodoro vs. Taza

The most common mistake is using 'taza' when you mean the whole toilet. Remember, 'taza' is just the bowl part, while 'inodoro' refers to the complete fixture.

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