ducharse
/dut͡ʃaɾse/from spelling rules
To shower in Spanish is ducharse.
The verb ducharse is used specifically when referring to the act of taking a shower.
Which one should you use?
While ducharse specifically refers to taking a shower, bañarse is used for taking a bath or more general washing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is reflexive, meaning the suffix '-se' must be used to indicate that the person is showering themselves. When using the first-person singular 'I', the reflexive pronoun 'me' is used and the verb ending changes to '-o', as in me ducho. When using the second-person singular 'you' (informal), the reflexive pronoun 'te' is used and the verb ending changes to '-as', as in te duchas.
How do you pronounce it?
/dutʃaɾse/
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'take a shower', Spanish speakers almost always use the verb ducharse directly, as 'tomar una ducha' is often seen as an anglicism.
- To describe a 'shower' of rain, Spanish speakers use chaparrón or aguacero instead of the word ducha.
- While ducharse is the verb, the object used for showering is called a regadera in many Mexican households.
Examples in context
- Me ducho todas las mañanas.I shower every morning.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are getting ready for a party.
- ElenaVoy a ducharse rápidamente, Alejandro.I am going to shower quickly, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEstá bien, yo preparo la ropa.That's fine, I will prepare the clothes.
- Elena¿Tú ya pudiste ducharse?Were you already able to shower?
- AlejandroSí, lo hice hace una hora.Yes, I did it an hour ago.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ducharse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
