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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
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. odorless (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El monóxido de carbono es especialmente peligroso porque es inodoro.Carbon monoxide is especially dangerous because it's odorless.
b. odourless (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La impresora que acabo de comprar usa tintas inodoras.The printer I just bought uses odourless inks.
el retrete(
rreh
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treh
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (room)
a. bathroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Sabes dónde está el retrete?Do you know where the bathroom is?
b. restroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the 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 (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Hay otro retrete en la recámara principal.There's another toilet off the master bedroom.
