Bathroom sink in Portuguese 🇧🇷

lavatório info.

Tips to remember the word:
• Associate “lavatório” with the verb “lavar” (to wash) since it’s the place where you wash your hands.
• Imagine the sink in your bathroom as the “washing station,” reinforcing the connection between washing and the word.

Explanations:
• In Portuguese, “lavatório” specifically refers to a sink in the bathroom used for washing hands, face, etc.
• It typically describes the built-in wash basin and sometimes its cabinet or surrounding area.

Other words that mean the same thing:
• “Pia” – Commonly used interchangeably for sinks in both kitchens and bathrooms.
• “Lava-mãos” – Emphasizes its function for washing hands.

Alternate meanings and slang:
• “Lavatório” does not have major slang meanings, but in informal contexts it might simply be called “pia” regardless of precise location.
• In some regions, “lavatório” can refer to any basin-like fixture where washing is done, though its primary meaning remains the bathroom sink.

Example sentences:
• "Eu lavei as mãos no lavatório depois de usar o banheiro."
 Translation: "I washed my hands in the bathroom sink after using the bathroom."

• "O lavatório precisa ser limpo com cuidado para evitar manchas."
 Translation: "The sink needs to be cleaned carefully to avoid stains."

• "Durante a reforma, instalamos um novo lavatório no banheiro."
 Translation: "During the renovation, we installed a new bathroom sink."

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