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Thanks!
"¿Dónde está el baño?" That would be asking "Where is the bathroom?" right? |
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Can 'retrete' and 'cloaca' be used as synonyms for baño? Or do those words convey a different meaning like an outhouse or latrine?
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In Mexico "retrete" is not used, but can be understood as "baño".
"Cloaca" is rather used for "gutter". And "latrine" is a "letrina".
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Yes, I believe "Me han dicho" is the same as saying "I have been told" or "I've been told"
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Where I live, "lavabo" is the common word used for toilet, although "servicio" is also used. At home both "lavabo" and "cuarto de baño" (or simply "baño").
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Solely I did a little refer about the phrase said before for someone, in fact is more understanding your commentary Someone has told me. In essence I wrote this. I have been told. But well I can't relation with any other word in English, in addition either I can understand the phrase. Thank you CrOtALiTo.
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"Servicios" can also be used (in plural), in public places, like a store or a restaurant.
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Yes I'm agree with you.
In many places here in our country the bathroom is called Services room man or the contrary in both cases.
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Where does "WC" fit in all these terms? I've seen it written on public bathroom doors to indicate it is the bathroom. BTW...what does "WC" stand for? Water closet?
Maybe it is an old term.
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Yes, Water Closet. 35 to 40 years ago, at home I would say to my mom, "Tengo que ir al wáter". Then "baño" "servicio" was used in public places, and as Irmamar says "el lavabo" or "los labavos" or "el servicio" or "los servicios" is used commonly...
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