toilet

The Spanish word 'lavabo' refers to a 'basin' or 'sink' where one can wash their hands or face. However, it's often also used to refer to the porcelain fixture found in a bathroom (a 'toilet' in English), particularly in some dialects or regions. This can sometimes be confusing, as 'toilet' in English-speaking contexts more often refers to the specific fixture used for waste disposal (more accurately translated to 'inodoro' in Spanish), whereas 'lavabo' encompasses the broader bathroom sink area in general.

Example sentences using: lavabo

El lavabo está sucio.

The sink is dirty.

This phrase indicates that the sink, referred to as 'lavabo' in Spanish, needs cleaning as it is not in a tidy condition.

Necesito reparar el grifo del lavabo.

I need to fix the tap of the sink.

In this sentence, the speaker mentions the need to repair the faucet that belongs to the sink, highlighting maintenance issues.

Lavé mis manos en el lavabo.

I washed my hands in the sink.

This phrase describes an action performed where the speaker used the sink, or lavabo, for washing their hands, indicating a common hygiene practice.