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WC
[ˈdʌbəljuː ˈsiː]
noun
masculine
pl: WCs
retrete; casa de banho; banheiro
1.
Water closet; a toilet or bathroom facility
Where is the WC in this restaurant?
Onde fica o WC neste restaurante?
2.
A restroom or lavatory
I need to find the WC.
Preciso encontrar o WC.
NYC Slang
john; can; facilities
Synonyms
toilet
lavatory
restroom
bathroom
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
banheiro
Most common term in Brazil; WC is less frequently used but still understood
Rio de Janeiro
banheiro
Predominant usage; WC considered more formal or old-fashioned
São Paulo
banheiro
Standard usage; WC rarely used in casual speech
Portugal
casa de banho / WC
WC still commonly used alongside casa de banho; more widespread than in Brazil
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