Spanish Conversation · Level 109
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Spanish word
bañera
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈɲeɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounbathtub
Example
Después del trabajo me meto en la bañera.
After work I step into the bathtub.
More examples
Voy a llenar la bañera para relajarme.
I'm going to fill the bathtub to relax.
Core concept
Permanently installed bathroom tub large enough for a person to bathe in.
Common phrases
llenar la bañera
fill the bathtub
vaciar la bañera
empty the bathtub
bañera pequeña
small bathtub
Similar words
ducha: Fixed fixture that sprays water from above for washing while standing.
baño: Room in a house used for bathing and personal hygiene, usually with a tub or shower.
tina: Relatively small tub or basin for filling with water to sit in and soak.
lavabo: Washbasin with a faucet for washing hands and face, usually mounted in a bathroom.
Definition in Spanish
Recipiente profundo y fijo en el cuarto de baño que se llena de agua para que una persona se lave o se bañe.
Word origin
From Latin balneārium through Old Spanish, where -era became a productive suffix naming containers or places related to baths.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech bañera refers to the physical tub, so constructions often show the fixture (for example, llenar la bañera), while bañar(se) or tomar un baño refer to the action of bathing.