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How do you say "toilet" in Spanish?
el retrete
In Spanish, "toilet" is el retrete.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced reh-TREH-teh. The stress is on the first and third syllables.
Grammar notes
El retrete is masculine. It is a formal or older term for toilet.
Example sentence
El retrete está en el baño.
The toilet is in the bathroom.
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How to remember el retrete
Retrete comes from Latin and means a secluded place, which toilets are.
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Questions about el retrete
How do you say "toilet" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "toilet" is el retrete. It is a noun.
Is el retrete masculine or feminine?
El retrete is masculine. It is a formal or older term for toilet.
How is el retrete used in a sentence?
Use el retrete as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El retrete está en el baño. (The toilet is in the bathroom.).
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