Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to take a shower" in Spanish: ducharse
ducharse
To take a shower in Spanish is ducharse. Say me ducho and dúchate. Keep the reflexive pronouns with the verb.
Morning
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How to pronounce ducharse
Say it
doo-CHAHR-seh / meh DOO-choh
/du.ˈtʃaɾ.se/
doo-CHAHR-seh. Me ducho is meh DOO-choh.
"to take a shower" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ducharse | to take a shower Infinitive (reflexive). | Infinitive (reflexive). |
| me ducho | I shower Present first person. | Present first person. |
| dúchate | take a shower Informal command. | Informal command. |
| voy a ducharme | I'm going to shower Near future. | Near future. |
| la ducha | the shower Noun (fixture). | Noun (fixture). |
How to use ducharse in real life
- 1Morning
Me ducho antes del desayuno.
I shower before breakfast.
Me ducho.
- 2Rush
Voy a ducharme en cinco minutos.
I'm going to shower in five minutes.
Ducharme after a.
- 3Nudge
Dúchate rápido. Salimos ya.
Shower quickly. We're leaving now.
Dúchate command.
Mistakes English speakers make with ducharse
Incorrect: Yo ducho ahora (missing me).
Correct: Me ducho ahora.
Reflexive: me ducho.
Incorrect: Yo tomo una ducha shower.
Correct: Me ducho. / Voy a ducharme.
Use ducharse; avoid mixing English shower.
Good to know
Ducharse is the usual verb for a shower. Bañarse can mean bathe or shower depending on the country—ducharse is clearer for beginners. La ducha is the fixture.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing one bathroom before leaving
ChatPal
¿Te duchas primero?
Do you shower first?
You
Sí. Me ducho en cinco minutos.
Yes. I'll shower in five minutes.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Yo me ducho después.
Perfect. I'll shower after.
You
Dejo toallas limpias afuera.
I'll leave clean towels outside.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to take a shower" in Spanish
How do I say I shower?
Me ducho.
I'm going to shower?
Voy a ducharme.
Ducharse vs bañarse?
Ducharse = shower; bañarse may mean bathe or shower.
How do you pronounce ducho?
DOO-choh, ch like church.
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