la hora de bañarse
/la oɾa de baɲaɾse/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "shower time" is translated as la hora de bañarse.
This phrase is used to refer to the specific time designated for hygiene routines, such as in a household schedule or a hotel itinerary.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of la hora (the hour/time), de (of) and bañarse (to bathe oneself).
How does it change in a sentence?
While bañarse can mean taking a bath or a shower, ducharse is the more specific verb for taking a shower.
How do you pronounce it?
/la oɾa de baɲaɾse/
Did you know?
- While bañarse is used for 'shower time', in many Spanish-speaking countries it can also mean going for a swim in the ocean or a pool.
- The Spanish reflexive form bañarse is essential here because without the se ending, the phrase la hora de bañar would imply it is time to bathe someone else, such as a pet or a baby.
- The Spanish word hora shares a common ancestor with the Ancient Greek word hṓrā, which referred to the seasons or specific points in time.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are getting their children ready for bed.
- JavierElena, ya es la hora de bañarse.Elena, it is already shower time.
- ElenaTienes razón, voy a llamar a los niños.You are right, I will call the children.
- JavierDiles que se apresuren, por favor.Tell them to hurry up, please.
- ElenaLo haré ahora mismo, Javier.I will do it right now, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hora, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
