Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ducha | /ˈdut͡ʃa/ | feminine |
| regadera | /reɡaˈdeɾa/ | feminine |
Ducha is a feminine noun used to refer to the physical shower fixture or the act of showering, such as in the expression estar en la ducha (to be in the shower). Related verbs include ducharse and bañarse for the act of bathing, and colmar when using the word in the sense of bestowing something liberally.
Which one should you use?
While both words can refer to a shower, ducha is the standard term for the shower fixture or the act of showering, whereas regadera often refers specifically to the showerhead itself. In many contexts, regadera refers specifically to the showerhead or a watering can rather than the entire shower enclosure.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the verb to mean 'to take a shower', you must use the reflexive form ducharse (e.g., Me ducho for 'I am showering').
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdutʃa/
Did you know?
- The word ducha is a linguistic traveler, having moved from Italian doccia to French douche before entering Spanish.
- While ducha is common across the Spanish-speaking world, regadera is much more prevalent in Mexico than in Spain.
- The suffix -dera in regadera is a productive Spanish ending used to denote the tool or instrument used to perform an action.
Examples in context
- Está en la ducha.He's in the shower.This example shows how to use ducha to describe someone's current location.Tatoeba #1690723 by marcelostockle, translation #1690461 by Spamster
- ¿Te vas a duchar?Are you going to shower?This example uses the verb form of ducha to ask about an intention to shower.Tatoeba #10082284 by Shishir, translation #10273940 by LimeGreenTeknii
- La ducha está rota.The shower is broken.This example uses ducha to describe a broken fixture.Tatoeba #978001 by hayastan, translation #438772 by Clavain
- Después de mi entrenamiento, siempre tomo una ducha refrescante.After my workout, I always take a refreshing shower.
- No olvides cerrar bien la puerta de la ducha.Don't forget to close the shower door tightly.
- Me encanta el olor de los jabones para la ducha.I love the smell of shower soaps.
- La regadera de mi casa tiene un cabezal muy grande y cómodo.The shower at my house has a very large and comfortable showerhead.
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Example conversation
In a hotel room, Javier and María are checking the bathroom.
- María¿Funciona bien la ducha, Javier?Does the shower work well, Javier?
- JavierSí, la ducha tiene mucha presión.Yes, the shower has a lot of pressure.
- MaríaQué bueno, voy a usarla ahora.That's good, I'm going to use it now.
- JavierPerfecto, María, yo me preparo un café.Perfect, María, I will prepare a coffee.
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.
