sanitario
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (hygienic)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. healthcare worker
Muchos sanitarios alrededor del mundo han puesto sus vidas en riesgo para ayudar a pacientes con COVID-19.Many healthcare workers around the world have put their lives on the line to help patients with COVID-19.
b. health worker
Los sanitarios organizaron un paro y reclaman mejores sueldos.Health workers organized a strike and demanded better wages.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (room) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. bathroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Todos los sanitarios del edificio cuentan con bidé.All the bathrooms in the building are equipped with a bidet.
b. toilet (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El conserje está limpiando los sanitarios.The janitor is cleaning the toilets.
c. restroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Disculpe, ¿sabe dónde están los sanitarios? - No tengo idea.Excuse me, do you know where the restrooms are? - I have no clue.
d. lavatory (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Fui al sanitario a cepillarme los dientes.I went to the lavatory to brush my teeth.
los sanitarios
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. bathroom fittings
Todos los sanitarios del baño son de acero inoxidable.All the bathroom fittings are made of stainless steel.
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