How to say “where is the bathroom” in Spanish

You say "¿dónde está el baño?" in Spanish. The romanized form is "dónde está el baño?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "dohn-deh eh-stah el bah-nyoh".

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

Use "dohn-deh eh-stah el bah-nyoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "dónde está el baño?".

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.