Quiero ducharme
/kjeɾo dut͡ʃaɾme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to shower" is translated into Spanish as Quiero ducharme.
While Quiero ducharme is common, you might also hear the idiomatic expression Quiero darme una ducha, which is similar to the English way of saying "I want to take a shower".
Which one should you use?
While Quiero ducharme is common, Quiero darme una ducha is a slightly more idiomatic way to express the same idea, similar to saying 'I want to take a shower' in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the form Quiero ducharme, the reflexive pronoun me is attached to the end of the infinitive duchar to indicate that the subject is performing the action on themselves. Alternatively, you can place the reflexive pronoun as a separate word before the conjugated verb, resulting in Me quiero duchar.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo dutʃaɾme/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying Quiero duchar without a reflexive pronoun. In Spanish, omitting the pronoun implies you want to shower another person or an object rather than yourself.
Did you know?
- In Spain, you might hear people use the phrase echarse una ducha, which literally translates to 'throwing oneself a shower'.
- In Spain, it is common to hear darme un baño for a shower, but in some South American countries, this could be misinterpreted as wanting to go for a swim in a river or sea.
- In some Latin American regions, the word regadera is used to refer to the shower head itself, so you might hear people talk about 'using the regadera' instead of the verb.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría darme una ducha, por favor.I would like to take a shower, please.
- Quisiera tomar una ducha, por favor.I would like to have a shower, please.
- Quiero ducharme, por favor.I want to take a shower, please.
- Quiero tomar una ducha, por favor.I want to have a shower, please.
- Quiero pegarme una ducha.I want to have a shower.
- Quiero bañarme, por favor.I want to bathe, please.
- Quiero ducharme antes de salir.I want to shower before going out.
- Estoy cansada y quiero ducharme.I am tired and I want to shower.
- Quiero ducharme con agua caliente.I want to shower with hot water.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at home getting ready for an event.
- MateoSofía, ¿estás lista para irnos?Sofía, are you ready to go?
- SofíaNo, todavía quiero ducharme.No, I want to shower still.
- MateoEstá bien, yo esperaré un poco.Okay, I will wait a little bit.
- SofíaGracias por ser tan paciente, Mateo.Thanks for being so patient, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
