How to Say "washbasin" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “washbasin” is “lavabo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA1
the physical fixture for washing hands
Examples
Lávate las manos en el lavabo.
Wash your hands in the sink.
El cepillo de dientes está al lado del lavabo.
The toothbrush is next to the sink.
El lavabo del baño es de color blanco.
The bathroom sink is white.
Masculine Ending
Even though it ends in 'o', it follows the standard rule: it's a masculine word, so always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Specific Location
Use this word specifically for the sink where you wash your hands or face, never for the one where you wash dishes.
Kitchen vs. Bathroom
Mistake: “Using 'lavabo' for a kitchen sink.”
Correction: Use 'fregadero' for the kitchen sink. Use 'lavabo' only for the bathroom.
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