Restroom
Significado: American term for toilet, especially in public places.
'Restroom' is the standard American term for public toilets—implying a place to rest rather than its actual purpose. British people find this euphemism amusing since no actual resting occurs.
Ejemplos
- Where's the restroom? 洗手间在哪里?¿Dónde está el aseo?トイレはどこですか?화장실이 어디예요?
- The restroom is down the hall. 洗手间在走廊尽头El aseo está al fondo del pasilloトイレは廊下の先です화장실은 복도 끝에 있습니다.
- Excuse me, I need to find the restroom. 请问洗手间在哪里?Disculpe, necesito encontrar el aseoすみません、トイレを探しているのですが실례합니다, 화장실을 찾고 있는데요.
Pronunciación
/ˈrɛstruːm/
Guía de uso
Contexto: everyday American speech
Tono: neutral
✓ Correcto
- Standard American term美国标准用语término estándar estadounidenseアメリカの標準的な呼び方미국식 표준 표현
✗ Incorrecto
- Not used in Britain在英国不使用No se usa en Gran Bretañaイギリスでは使われない영국에서는 사용하지 않음
Errores comunes
- American—British say 'toilet' or 'loo'
Origen e historia
American euphemism from early 20th century. Implies the room is for resting, avoiding direct reference to bodily functions. Standard American term for public facilities.
Etimología: Rest + room (euphemism)
Primera vez registrado: Early 20th century America
Contexto cultural
Era: 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal American
Pop culture: American media
Regional notes: American. British find it amusing.
Variaciones
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