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lavatory
[/ˈlæv.ə.tɔr.i/]
noun
masculine
pl: lavatories
banheiro
1.
A room or building containing a toilet and washing facilities
The lavatory is located at the end of the hallway.
O banheiro fica no final do corredor.
2.
A toilet or water closet
Please flush the lavatory after use.
Por favor, dê a descarga no banheiro após o uso.
3.
A washing or bathing facility (archaic)
The Roman lavatory was an impressive feat of engineering.
O banheiro romano era um feito impressionante de engenharia.
NYC Slang
john
Synonyms
toilet
bathroom
restroom
WC
water closet
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
banheiro
Most common term used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
banheiro
Standard usage
São Paulo
banheiro
Standard usage
Portugal
casa de banho
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
go to the lavatory
powder room (euphemism)
facilities (euphemism)
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