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"Shower" in Spanish: ducha

la ducha

Say it: DOO-chahfeminine · la duchanoun/ˈdu.tʃa/

A shower is la ducha (DOO-chah). It is feminine. The verb ducharse means to take a shower.

Morning routine

Me doy una ducha rápida.
I take a quick shower.
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How to pronounce ducha

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DOO-chah

/ˈdu.tʃa/

Two syllables: DOO-chah. Stress DOO. Soft ch like church.

"Shower" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la duchashower

The shower stall or the act of showering.

ducharseto take a shower

Reflexive verb for bathing under a shower.

tomar una duchato take a shower

Another common way to say it.

la ducha calientehot shower

Describing water temperature.

How to use ducha in real life

  1. 1Morning routine

    Me doy una ducha rápida.

    I take a quick shower.

    Una ducha is feminine.

  2. 2Hotel room

    La ducha no tiene agua caliente.

    The shower has no hot water.

    La ducha names the fixture.

  3. 3Asking a guest

    ¿Quieres usar la ducha?

    Do you want to use the shower?

    Usar la ducha is polite and clear.

Mistakes English speakers make with ducha

Incorrect: El ducha está rota.

Correct: La ducha está rota.

Ducha is feminine. Say la ducha.

Incorrect: Voy a take a shower.

Correct: Voy a ducharme. / Voy a tomar una ducha.

Use ducharse or tomar una ducha, not English shower.

Good to know

Ducha is the shower. Baño can mean bathroom or bath. In homes, guests may ask ¿Puedo usar la ducha? before borrowing towels.

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Morning before leaving the house

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Está libre la ducha?

    Is the shower free?

  2. You

    Sí. Acabo de salir de la ducha.

    Yes. I just got out of the shower.

  3. ChatPal

    Genial. Salimos en veinte minutos.

    Great. We leave in twenty minutes.

  4. You

    Perfecto. Yo preparo el café.

    Perfect. I'll make the coffee.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Shower" in Spanish

Is ducha masculine or feminine?

Feminine: la ducha, una ducha caliente.

How do I say to take a shower?

Ducharse, or tomar una ducha.

How do you pronounce ducha?

DOO-chah. Soft ch like church.

Is baño the same as ducha?

Baño often means bathroom or bath. Ducha is the shower.

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