ducha
The act of washing oneself while standing under a spray of water or the apparatus used for this. It is a fundamental part of a daily hygiene routine.
Examples
3 of 5Necesito una ducha después de ir al parque.
I need a shower after going to the park.
El hotel dispone de una ducha de hidromasaje.
The hotel has a hydromassage shower.
¡Qué ducha más buena!
What a great shower!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'ducha' as 'douching' (washing) or the sound of water falling.
Quick Quiz
Después de correr, quiero tomar una ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ducha
Examples
Necesito una ducha después de ir al parque.
everydayI need a shower after going to the park.
El hotel dispone de una ducha de hidromasaje.
formalThe hotel has a hydromassage shower.
¡Qué ducha más buena!
informalWhat a great shower!
El diseño de la ducha optimiza el flujo de agua.
academicThe shower design optimizes water flow.
Vendemos accesorios para la ducha de oficina.
businessWe sell office shower accessories.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
una ducha rápida
a quick shower
ducha de agua caliente
hot water shower
darse una ducha
to give oneself a shower
Often Confused With
Baño refers to a full bath in a tub or the room itself, while ducha is specifically the spray shower.
Usage Notes
Use 'tomar una ducha' or 'darse una ducha' interchangeably in most Spanish-speaking countries.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that 'ducha' is feminine and requires 'la'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'ducha' as 'douching' (washing) or the sound of water falling.
Word Origin
From the French 'douche', originally from Latin 'ductio' meaning 'leading' (of water).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Spain, it is very common to shower in the morning before work.
Quick Quiz
Después de correr, quiero tomar una ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ducha
Related Grammar Rules
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