sanitarios
/saniˈtaɾjos/
restrooms
¿Dónde están los sanitarios?
Where are the restrooms?
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.
In Spain, 'sanitarios' can also refer to bathroom fixtures like sinks or toilets in a home context.
Collocations
baño sanitariosrestroom facilitiessanitarios públicospublic restrooms
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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