ducha
standard
A shower in Venezuela is a ducha. The verb is ducharse, and many people also say darse un baño for taking a bath or a shower.
Meaning: bathing under running water (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ducha | standard |
| Ducharse | verb |
| Darse un baño | bathe |
Ducha names the equipment and the act. Voy a ducharme means "I am going to take a shower".
Which one should you use?
Bañarse can mean to bathe or shower, while bañera is the bathtub.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In hot cities most people shower with cold or lukewarm water, and a daily shower is normal.
Did you know?
- In Spanish the word ducha is borrowed from French douche.
Examples in context
- Me voy a dar una ducha.I am going to take a shower.
- Mi hermano se ducha rápido.My brother showers fast.
- La ducha no tiene agua caliente.The shower has no hot water.
Example conversation
Sandra tells her roommate she is going to freshen up.
- SandraVoy a bañarme antes de salir.I am going to shower before going out.
- AmigaDate prisa, ya es tarde.Hurry, it is late.
- SandraDiez minutos.Ten minutes.
