tina
/ˈtina/feminine
The Spanish word for tub is tina.
tina is a general term used to refer to a tub or a large basin, and it can even describe a trough depending on the context.
Meaning: broad, flat-bottomed vessel (noun)
Which one should you use?
While tina can mean a tub or a large basin, bañera is the more specific and common word used for a standard bathtub in a bathroom.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of tina is tinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtina/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, tina refers to the large wooden vats used in wineries to ferment grapes. This usage links the household object to the industrial process of winemaking.
- The word tina is a direct descendant of the Latin tīna, which originally described a vessel for soaking cloth or wine. This ancient root preserves the idea of a deep container for liquid.
- While a student might learn bañera for bathtub, people in Mexico and parts of Latin America frequently use tina instead. In these regions, bañera can actually sound overly formal or foreign.
Examples in context
- Anita lava la tina.Anita washes the tub.This sentence is useful for showing the action of washing the tina.Tatoeba #411140 by MUIRIEL, translation #716156 by papabear
- La toalla está en la tina.The towel is in the tub.This sentence shows the location of a towel in relation to the tina.Tatoeba #10924075 by Luornu, translation #8567261 by Amastan
- Sami se resbaló en la tina.Sami slipped in the tub.This sentence describes an accident occurring in the tina.Tatoeba #10924074 by Luornu, translation #6576111 by OsoHombre
- Me gusta relajarme en la bañera después de un largo díaI enjoy relaxing in the tub after a long day
- Vamos a disfrutar del baño en la tinaLet's enjoy a bath in the tub
- Voy a comprar una nueva bañera para mi bañoI'm going to buy a new tub for my bathroom
- ¿Podrías prepararme un baño en la tina?Could you prepare a bath for me in the tub?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are preparing for a relaxing evening at home.
- Javier¿Preparaste la tina con agua caliente?Did you prepare the tub with hot water?
- LucíaSí, la tina ya está lista.Yes, the tub is already ready.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Voy a tomar un baño.Great! I am going to take a bath.
- LucíaDisfruta tu momento de relax.Enjoy your moment of relaxation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tub” translations and entries tina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
