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    Bañaba (en. Bathed)

    /baˈɲaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To immerse a person or thing in water in order to clean it.
    When I was a child, I bathed in the river every summer.
    Cuando era niño, me bañaba en el río todos los veranos.
    To apply a liquid to the skin or hair.
    My mother used to tell me to bathe with soap before going to bed.
    Mi madre me decía que me bañaba con jabón antes de dormir.
    To cover something with a liquid substance.
    The chef bathed the seafood in sauce before serving.
    El chef bañaba los mariscos en salsa antes de servir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'batĕre', meaning 'to immerse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shower or bathe
    Refers to the action of cleaning oneself in the shower or with water.
    ducharse o bañarse
    to take a bath
    To perform the action of bathing someone or something.
    dar un baño
    there is no bathroom
    Expression indicating that one does not have access to a hygiene facility.
    no hay baño

    Related Words

    bath
    Space designated for washing oneself.
    baño
    bathtub
    A large container where people can bathe.
    bañera
    swimsuit
    A garment worn for swimming or bathing.
    bañador

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially used to refer to going out partying and 'washing' away worries.
    Last weekend I bathed at the party, forgetting everything.
    El fin de semana me bañaba en la fiesta, olvidando todo.
    Pertaining to being in a romantic relationship that is short-lived.
    I was in a relationship that bathed quickly, without commitments.
    Estuve en una relación que se bañaba rápido, sin compromisos.