Bañarse (en. Take a bath)

/baɲarse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform a complete personal hygiene in water.
After running, I decided to take a bath to relax.
Después de correr, decidí bañarme para relajarme.
To immerse oneself in water for recreational purposes.
In summer, I love to swim in the pool.
En verano, me encanta bañarme en la piscina.
To apply water or soap on the body to cleanse oneself.
It is important to bathe regularly to maintain good hygiene.
Es importante bañarse regularmente para mantener una buena higiene.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'batizare', which means to submerge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bathe in the sea
To immerse oneself in the sea to swim or cool off.
bañarse en el mar
to be drenched in sweat
To sweat excessively, especially due to heat or exertion.
bañarse de sudor
nothing like taking a bath
Expression indicating that nothing improves cleanliness and the pleasure derived from bathing.
no hay como bañarse

Related Words

bath
Room designated for bathing.
baño
shower
Device that allows bathing while standing with water.
ducha
soap
Substance used for cleaning during a bath.
jabón

Slang Meanings

To take a bath in a rough manner
When the heat is on, there's nothing else but to take a rough bath.
Cuando el calor aprieta, no hay otra que bañarse a la brava.
To bathe at home
After a long day, I like to bathe at home to relax.
Después de un día largo, me gusta bañarme en casa para relajarme.