duchándose
/dut͡ʃandose/from spelling rules
The English phrase "showering" is translated into Spanish as duchándose.
The term refers to the act of washing one's body while standing under a spray of water.
What does it mean word for word?
duchándose is composed of the gerund duchando (showering) and the reflexive pronoun se (himself, herself, itself or themselves).
Which one should you use?
While duchándose specifically implies a shower, the term bañándose is often used more broadly to mean washing oneself or taking a bath.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form duchándose is the gerund of the reflexive verb ducharse, where the pronoun se is attached to the end. The pronoun changes depending on the subject: if the subject is "I", use duchándome. If the subject is "you" (informal), use duchándote.
How do you pronounce it?
/dutʃandose/
Did you know?
- If you are describing someone who is 'showering' in a metaphorical sense, such as being showered with gifts, Spanish uses the verb colmar or envolver instead of using a form of duchar.
- The word ducha comes from the French word douche, which in turn comes from the Italian doccia. Both are derived from the Latin word ductus, meaning 'a leading' or 'conduit' of water.
- While ducharse is the precise term, if you ask someone ¿Te estás bañando?, they might think you are asking if they are swimming in a pool or the sea.
Examples in context
- Después de hacer ejercicio, es importante tomar una ducha.After exercising, it is important to take a shower.
- Debes bañarte antes de ir a la cita.You must bathe before going to the appointment.
- Voy a ducharme antes de salir esta noche.I am going to shower before going out tonight.
- Me voy a dar una ducha para refrescarme.I am going to take a shower to refresh myself.
- Él está duchándose ahora mismo.He is showering right now.
- El niño está duchándose en el baño.The boy is showering in the bathroom.
Example conversation
Elena is looking for Mateo in the house.
- Elena¿Dónde está Mateo?Where is Mateo?
- MateoÉl está duchándose ahora.He is showering now.
- Elena¿Tardará mucho tiempo?Will he take a long time?
- MateoNo, terminará pronto.No, he will finish soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
