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baño means bathroom — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 15, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

baño

noun • /[BA-nyo]/

bathroom

Example:

¿Dónde está el baño más cercano?

Where's the nearest bathroom?

🧠 What does baño mean?

The word baño is a masculine noun that translates to bathroom or restroom. It refers to a room in a house, building, or public establishment that contains a toilet and a sink, and often a shower or bathtub. In a travel context, knowing how to ask for the baño is essential for locating facilities when you are away from home.

📚 Extra examples

  • Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño?
    Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
  • Necesito ir al baño.
    I need to go to the bathroom.
  • El baño está limpio.
    The bathroom is clean.
  • ¿Hay un baño público cerca?
    Is there a public restroom nearby?
  • El hotel tiene un baño privado.
    The hotel has a private bathroom.

💡 Did You Know?

In some contexts, 'baño' can also refer to a swimming pool (piscina) or even a bath (as in taking a bath). However, when traveling and asking for facilities, it almost always refers to the restroom.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "baño"

Synonyms: servicio, aseo, retrete, lavabo

🔍 See more travel spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'bathroom' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for bathroom is baño.
How do you pronounce 'baño' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'baño' is BAH-nyoh. The 'ñ' sound is similar to the 'ny' in 'canyon'.
How do you use 'baño' in a sentence?
You can use 'baño' in sentences such as 'Busco el baño' (I am looking for the bathroom) or 'El baño está al fondo del pasillo' (The bathroom is at the end of the hall).
What is the English translation of 'baño'?
The English translation of 'baño' is bathroom or restroom.
Does 'baño' change for gender or number?
As a noun, 'baño' is masculine singular. The plural form is 'baños'. It does not change for gender, but it does for number.
Is 'baño' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'baño' is a very common word used daily in all Spanish-speaking countries.
Does 'baño' have slang or double meanings?
While 'baño' primarily means bathroom, in some informal contexts, 'baño' can also refer to a washroom or toilet facility. It does not typically carry slang or negative double meanings.
Is 'baño' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'baño' is universally understood in both Spain and Latin America to mean bathroom or restroom. Variations for specific types of facilities might exist, but 'baño' is the standard term.

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