Ducha (en. Shower)

/ˈdutʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Personal hygiene performed standing using a stream of water.
I take a shower every morning before going to work.
Me ducho cada mañana antes de ir a trabajar.
Space or facility where this hygiene is carried out.
The gym shower is very spacious.
La ducha del gimnasio es muy amplia.
Device that allows water to flow in the form of a jet for showering.
The shower head has multiple functions.
El cabezal de la ducha tiene varias funciones.

Etymology

From French 'douche', which means water jet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a shower
To perform personal hygiene using water.
dar una ducha
cold shower
Shower with cold water.
ducha fría
hot shower
Shower with hot water.
ducha caliente

Related Words

bathtub
Large container for bathing.
bañera
soap
Substance used to cleanse the body.
jabón
towel
Fabric used to dry the body.
toalla

Slang Meanings

quick shower
I'm going to take a quick shower before going out.
Voy a darme una ducha rápida antes de salir.
cold water shower
I love summer; I can take a cold shower.
Me encanta el verano, puedo tomarme una ducha de agua fría.