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"Taza" is a form of "taza", a noun which is often translated as "cup". "Retrete" is a noun which is often translated as "toilet". Learn more about the difference between "taza" and "retrete" below.
la taza(
tah
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sah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. cup (smaller)
Nos invitaron a tomar una taza de té.They invited us to have a cup of tea.
b. mug (larger)
Se me cayó la taza y se rompió.I dropped the mug and it broke.
a. cup
Necesitamos dos tazas de agua para el pastel.We need two cups of water for the cake.
a. bowl
Entre las renovaciones que hicimos, cambiamos la taza del baño.Among the renovations we made, we changed the toilet bowl.
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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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