🇪🇸 Catalan phrases

How to Say "Where is the bathroom?" in Catalan

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
On és el lavabo?
"Where is the bathroom?" in Catalan · say it like on es el lah-voh

The most natural way to say "Where is the bathroom?" in Catalan is On és el lavabo?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

On és el bany?
Used interchangeably, more common in some regions.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you need to find the bathroom in a public place or at someone's home. It's polite and straightforward. It's suitable for both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Catalan

CatalanEnglish
Disculpa, on és el lavabo?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'lavabo' with 'bany', but both are correct depending on the region.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'lavabo' and 'bany'?

Yes, both mean bathroom, but 'lavabo' is more common in some areas while 'bany' is used in others.

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