el váter
-the toilet
See the entry for váter.

váter

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "wáter."
el váter(
bah
-
tehr
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (bathroom fixture)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. toilet
No tires papel al váter porque se atasca.Please don't throw paper in the toilet because it gets clogged.
b. lavatory
El váter que hay en el baño de chicas está roto, así que tuve que utilizar el de los hombres.The lavatory in the girls' restroom is broken, so I had to use the men's.
a. bathroom
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Si no te encuentras muy bien, ve al váter a refrescarte.If you don't feel well, go to the bathroom and freshen up.
b. restroom
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Marta lleva media hora en el váter y yo tengo que entrar ya mismo.Marta has been in the restroom for half an hour, and I need to get in there now.
c. toilet
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Dónde está el váter? - Segunda puerta por el pasillo.Where's the toilet? - Down the hall, second door.
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