Portuguese · Everyday Verbs
"to take a shower" in Portuguese: tomar banho
tomar banho
To take a shower in Portuguese is tomar banho. Keep both parts: eu tomo banho, você toma banho, eu tomei banho.
Before going out
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How to pronounce tomar banho
Say it
toh-MAHR BAHN-yoo
/to.ˈmaʁ ˈba.ɲu/
toh-MAHR BAHN-yoo
"to take a shower" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tomar banho | to take a shower / bathe Full verb phrase. | Full verb phrase. |
| eu tomo banho | I shower Present. | Present. |
| tomei banho | I took a shower Past. | Past. |
| banho quente | hot shower Preference. | Preference. |
| preciso tomar banho | I need to shower Need phrase. | Need phrase. |
How to use tomar banho in real life
- 1Before going out
Eu tomo banho rápido e já saio.
I'll take a quick shower and then leave.
Both parts present.
- 2After the beach
Tomei banho para tirar a areia.
I showered to get the sand off.
Tomei banho.
- 3Hostel schedule
Você toma banho agora ou depois do café?
Do you shower now or after coffee?
Toma banho.
Mistakes English speakers make with tomar banho
Incorrect: Eu tomo (without banho).
Correct: Eu tomo banho.
Keep banho; tomo alone is incomplete here.
Incorrect: Eu shower agora.
Correct: Eu tomo banho agora.
Use tomar banho.
Good to know
Brazilians may tomar banho more than once on hot days. Banho can mean shower or bath; context and chuveiro vs banheira clarify which.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Morning rush
ChatPal
O banheiro está livre se você tomou banho.
The bathroom is free if you already showered.
You
Ainda não—eu tomo banho em cinco minutos.
Not yet—I'll shower in five minutes.
ChatPal
Beleza. Deixo a toalha limpa.
Alright. I'll leave a clean towel.
You
Valeu!
Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "to take a shower" in Portuguese
I showered?
Eu tomei banho.
Hot shower?
Banho quente.
Bath vs shower?
Same verb phrase; banheira = bathtub, chuveiro = showerhead.
Need a shower?
Preciso tomar banho.
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