sanitarios
/saniˈtaɾjos/noun★Intermediate
formal
public restrooms or toilets, typically found in public places like malls, parks, or offices
Los sanitarios están en el primer piso.
The restrooms are on the first floor.
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In Spain, 'sanitarios' can also refer to bathroom fixtures like sinks or toilets in a home context.
Collocations
baño sanitariosrestroom facilitiessanitarios públicospublic restrooms
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
In Spain, 'sanitarios' often refers to public restrooms, while in Latin America, it may mean bathroom fixtures.
📖Word Origin
From the Spanish 'sanitario', meaning 'sanitary' or 'related to hygiene', derived from Latin 'sanitas' (health).
📝Usage Notes
In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'sanitarios' may refer to bathroom fixtures, while in others, it strictly means public restrooms.
Word Breakdown
sanitario
sanitary or related to hygiene
root-s
plural marker
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