How to Say ‘Where is the bathroom?’ in Portuguese
Onde é a casa de banho?
💬 Usage Tip: Casa de banho literally means 'bath house'.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Public restrooms are usually labeled with 'WC' in Portugal.
Phrase Breakdown
Onde
Where
Used to ask about a location.
Onde está o hotel?
Where is the hotel?
é
is
Refers to the location or state of something.
Ele é o professor.
He is the teacher.
a casa de banho
the bathroom
A term used for bathroom or restroom in Portugal.
Preciso ir à casa de banho.
I need to go to the bathroom.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Onde
[on-deh]
Where
Used to ask for a location.
Onde é a biblioteca?
Where is the library?
é
[eh]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', used in questions.
Onde é o banco?
Where is the bank?
a
[ah]
the
Definite article used before a singular noun.
Onde é a estação?
Where is the station?
casa
[kah-zah]
house
Common word used to refer to a place of residence.
Onde é a casa do João?
Where is João's house?
de
[djee]
of
A preposition used to show possession or relation.
A chave de casa.
The house key.
banho
[bahn-yoo]
bathroom
A room containing a toilet and facilities for washing.
Preciso ir à casa de banho.
I need to go to the bathroom.
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