ir a bañarse
/iɾ a baɲaɾse/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'go take a bath' is translated into Spanish as ir a bañarse.
This phrase is used to instruct someone to wash their body by immersing themselves in a tub of water.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb ir (to go), the preposition a (to) and the reflexive verb bañarse (to bathe oneself).
Which one should you use?
You might see Ve a tomar un baño or Vete a bañar in informal settings, and Vaya a tomar un baño or Váyase a bañar in formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
When giving a direct command to a friend or child, the infinitive ir a bañarse changes to the imperative ve a bañarte. To give the command to someone you address with usted, use vaya a bañarse.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɾ a baɲaɾse/
Did you know?
- The verb ir is a linguistic puzzle because its different forms come from three separate Latin verbs: īre for the infinitive, vādere for voy, and esse for fui.
- The Spanish word bañarse is used for both taking a bath in a tub and taking a shower. In many Spanish-speaking countries, saying me voy a bañar does not specify which method of washing is being used.
- In some Latin American cultures, the phrase bañarse is used colloquially to describe the act of cleaning a pet or even a car. This extends the concept of 'bathing' beyond human hygiene.
Examples in context
- Es hora de ir a bañarse.It is time to go take a bath.
- Ella necesita ir a bañarse ahora.She needs to go take a bath now.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking in the bathroom.
- JavierEstás muy sucio, ve a ir a bañarse.You are very dirty, go take a bath.
- LucíaTienes razón, iré a bañarse ahora mismo.You're right, I'll go take a bath right now.
- JavierNo olvides usar la toalla limpia.Don't forget to use the clean towel.
- LucíaGracias, Javier.Thanks, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, ir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
