el
masculine
/reˈtɾete/
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Translation
toilet, lavatory
Word origin
From Catalan retret ('withdrawn, private room'), from Latin retractus ('drawn back'), from retrahere ('to withdraw'). The same root gives English 'retreat' and 'retract'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- retrahere
- English cognates
- retreat, retract
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralretretes
Examples
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The toilet in the bathroom is not working properly.
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Please do not throw paper into the toilet.
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Every morning I clean the toilet and the sink.
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Where is the toilet, please?
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The plumber came to repair the toilet.
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