One of the most essential things you need to know when traveling or living in any country is how to find a bathroom, or about how to work a shower. These may not be very romantic or exciting words, but they’re really handy! So here are some important words you need to know.

banheiro – bathroom

chuveiro – shower

box para banheiro – glass or plastic enclosed shower (shower with doors)

banheira – bathtub

tomar banho – take a shower

tapete de/para banheiro – bath mat

cortina de chuveiro – shower curtain

privada – toilet

vaso sanitário – toilet

dar a descarga – flush the toilet

papel higiênico – toilet paper

pia – sink

sabonete – soap

toalha – towel

enxugar – to dry off