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"Inodoro" is a noun which is often translated as "toilet", and "retrete" is a noun which is also often translated as "toilet". Learn more about the difference between "inodoro" and "retrete" below.
el inodoro(
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noh
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doh
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roh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. toilet
Voy a limpiar el inodoro con blanqueador.I'm going to clean the toilet with bleach.
b. lavatory
El inodoro del gimnasio está tapado.The lavatory in the gym is clogged.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. odorless
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El monóxido de carbono es especialmente peligroso porque es inodoro.Carbon monoxide is especially dangerous because it's odorless.
b. odourless
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
La impresora que acabo de comprar usa tintas inodoras.The printer I just bought uses odourless inks.
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el retrete(
rreh
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treh
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teh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. toilet
Los nuevos retretes usan menos agua.New toilets use less water.
b. lavatory
Esta escobilla se usa para lavar el retrete.This brush is for cleaning the lavatory.
a. bathroom
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Sabes dónde está el retrete?Do you know where the bathroom is?
b. restroom
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Le pedí permiso a la maestra de ir al retrete.I asked the teacher for permission to go to the restroom.
c. toilet
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Hay otro retrete en la recámara principal.There's another toilet off the master bedroom.
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