Spanish Conversation · Level 74
60 words
Spanish word
duchar
Pronunciation
IPA/duˈtʃaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtake a shower
Example
Por la mañana me ducho siempre.
In the morning I always take a shower.
More examples
Antes de salir, prefiero ducharme rápido.
Before going out, I prefer to take a quick shower.
Core concept
Person standing under an overhead stream of water.
Common phrases
ducharse por la mañana
take a shower in the morning
duchar al bebé
shower the baby
ducharse antes de dormir
take a shower before bed
Similar words
ducharse: Washes oneself briefly by standing under a falling stream of water.
bañarse: Soaks and cleans the body in a bathtub over a longer period.
lavarse: Washes a specific body part such as hands or face with water and soap.
mojarse: Becomes wet when water hits the body or clothing.
Definition in Spanish
Mojar y limpiar el cuerpo con un chorro de agua desde arriba; en forma pronominal, ducharse, indica que la persona se lava a sí misma.
Word origin
From the noun ducha 'shower', borrowed from French douche via Italian doccia and ultimately from Latin ducere/ductus 'to lead', referring to a directed flow of water.
Usage tips
- When the subject washes themself, use the reflexive ducharse; the pronoun appears before a conjugated verb or attached to an infinitive, e.g. 'me ducho' or 'voy a ducharme'.