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"Shower" in Portuguese: chuveiro
o chuveiro
Note: PT-PT: o duche
Shower (the fixture) in Portuguese is o chuveiro (masculine). Tomar banho covers taking a shower or bath in everyday Brazil. In European Portuguese the fixture is often o duche; Brazilians say chuveiro.
Morning rush
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How to pronounce chuveiro
Say it
shoo-VAY-roo
/ʃu.ˈvej.ɾu/
shoo-VAY-roo. Stress VAY; ch like English sh.
"Shower" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o chuveiro | the shower (fixture) Bathroom hardware in Brazil. | Bathroom hardware in Brazil. |
| tomar banho | to shower / bathe The action, not the fixture. | The action, not the fixture. |
| chuveiro elétrico | electric shower head Very common in Brazil. | Very common in Brazil. |
| água do chuveiro | shower water Temperature complaints. | Temperature complaints. |
| duche | shower (PT-PT) European Portuguese word; note only. | European Portuguese word; note only. |
How to use chuveiro in real life
- 1Morning rush
O chuveiro está gelado de novo.
The shower is freezing again.
Chuveiro = the fixture.
- 2Apartment tip
Não esquece de desligar o chuveiro.
Don't forget to turn off the shower.
Electric chuveiros have a switch.
- 3Guest bathroom
Tem shampoo perto do chuveiro.
There's shampoo near the shower.
Location around the fixture.
Mistakes English speakers make with chuveiro
Incorrect: Vou tomar um chuveiro agora.
Correct: Vou tomar banho agora. / Vou no chuveiro.
The action is tomar banho; chuveiro is the fixture.
Incorrect: Onde fica o duche? (in Brazil)
Correct: Onde fica o chuveiro?
Duche is European Portuguese; Brazil uses chuveiro.
Good to know
Brazilian bathrooms often have a wall-mounted electric chuveiro that heats water on demand—temperature depends on the power setting and water pressure. Guests learn quickly: low power can mean a cooler rinse. PT-PT speakers may say duche for the same fixture.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hot water mystery
ChatPal
O chuveiro aqueceu?
Did the shower heat up?
You
Quase. O chuveiro está no máximo.
Almost. The shower is on max.
ChatPal
Fecha um pouco a torneira.
Close the tap a bit.
You
Pronto. Agora o chuveiro está ótimo.
Done. Now the shower is great.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shower" in Portuguese
Chuveiro or banho?
Chuveiro is the fixture; tomar banho is taking a shower.
What is duche?
European Portuguese for shower; Brazil says chuveiro.
Gender?
Masculine: o chuveiro.
Why is Brazilian shower electric?
Many homes heat water at the shower head itself.
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