ducha
standard
In Honduras a shower is a ducha. The verb is ducharse, and people also say bañarse for taking a bath or shower. It is also called baño.
Meaning: bathing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ducha | standard |
| baño | everyday |
Tomar una ducha is the usual way to say "take a shower". Baño also means bathroom, so voy a bañarme is clear for washing and voy al baño is for the toilet.
Which one should you use?
In Mexico the shower fixture is often called regadera, but in Honduras ducha is the normal word.
Did you know?
- Copán is known for its Maya ruins and is one of the best known places to visit in Honduras.
Examples in context
- Voy a tomar una ducha.I am going to take a shower.
- La ducha no tiene agua caliente.The shower has no hot water.
Example conversation
Mauricio talks to the hotel receptionist Nora in Copán.
- MauricioBuenas tardes, la ducha no sirve.Good afternoon, the shower does not work.
- NoraDisculpe, mando a alguien.Sorry, I will send someone.
- MauricioGracias.Thanks.
