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bagno

bathroom

noun BAH-nyoh Less Common

Origin: from Latin balneum

Also means

bath

Usage Note

Bagno is both the bathroom and the act of bathing; fare il bagno can mean 'take a bath' or 'go for a swim' at the beach. The plural bagni often signals the public restrooms or seaside bathing establishments.

Examples

"Il bagno è in fondo al corridoio."

Natural Translation

The bathroom is at the end of the corridor.

Literal Translation

The bathroom is in end to-the corridor.

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