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"Lavabo" is a noun which is often translated as "sink", and "jabón" is a noun which is often translated as "soap". Learn more about the difference between "lavabo" and "jabón" below.
el lavabo(
lah
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bah
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (basin)
a. sink
En el baño hay un inodoro, un lavabo y un espejo.In the bathroom there is a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.
b. washbasin (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Sugiero que hagas tu camino hacia el lavabo para lavarte las manos.I suggest you make your way over to the washbasin to wash your hands.
2. (room)
a. bathroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El lavabo está alrededor de la esquina y a la derecha.The bathroom is around the corner and to the right.
b. restroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Señorita, ¿puedo ir al lavabo?Miss, may I go to the restroom?
c. toilet (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Perdón, tengo que ir al lavabo un momento.Excuse me, I need to pop to the toilet.
el jabón(
hah
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bohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. soap
Lavarse las manos con agua y jabón sigue siendo lo mejor para evitar infecciones.Washing your hands with water and soap is still the best way to avoid infections.
2. (colloquial) (fear) (Caribbean) (Mexico) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. fright
Ver la sangre en el suelo le pegó jabón.The sight of blood on the floor gave her a fright.
