Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ducha | /ˈdut͡ʃa/ | feminine |
| regadera | /reɡaˈdeɾa/ | feminine |
The term ducha refers to a device for bathing. You can use it to specify temperature by saying ducha caliente for a hot shower or ducha fría for a cold shower.
Which one should you use?
While ducha refers to the shower fixture or the act of showering, regadera specifically refers to the showerhead itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, particularly Mexico, regadera is commonly used to refer to the shower fixture or the showerhead.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of taking a shower, you must use the reflexive verb ducharse (for example, Me ducho for 'I shower'). While ducharse specifically implies using a shower, the related verb bañarse is a broader term that can mean taking a bath in a tub or simply washing oneself.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdutʃa/
Did you know?
- The word regadera shares its roots with the verb regar, which means 'to water' plants. Because of this, the term can also refer to a watering can used in a garden.
- The word ducha has an unexpected cousin in the English word 'duct', both descending from the same Latin roots related to leading or conducting water.
- The word regar inside regadera shares a root with the English word 'irrigate'.
Examples in context
- Está en la ducha.He's in the shower.This sentence is useful for saying someone is in the shower using ducha.Tatoeba #1690723 by marcelostockle, translation #1690461 by Spamster
- ¿Te vas a duchar?Are you going to shower?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is going to shower using ducha.Tatoeba #10082284 by Shishir, translation #10273940 by LimeGreenTeknii
- La ducha está rota.The shower is broken.This sentence is useful for saying the shower is broken using ducha.Tatoeba #978001 by hayastan, translation #438772 by Clavain
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una ducha?Where can I find a shower?
- Necesito ducharme antes de la cena.I need to take a shower before dinner.
- ¿Hay un baño con ducha en el hotel?Is there a bathroom with a shower in the hotel?
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are showing a guest around their new apartment.
- SofíaAquí tienes el baño y la ducha.Here is the bathroom and the shower.
- JavierMe gusta mucho la ducha, es moderna.I really like the shower, it is modern.
- SofíaSí, instalamos una ducha nueva ayer.Yes, we installed a new shower yesterday.
- JavierSe ve muy bien, Sofía.It looks very good, Sofía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shower” translations and entries ducha, regadera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ducha, regadera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
