bañera
bah-NYEH-rah
📝 In Action
La bañera del hotel era muy grande y cómoda.
A1The hotel bathtub was very large and comfortable.
Ella llenó la bañera con agua tibia para relajarse.
A2She filled the tub with warm water to relax.
Por favor, limpia la bañera después de usarla.
A1Please clean the bathtub after using it.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
Since bañera ends in '-a' and refers to an object, it is a feminine noun. Always use the feminine article 'la' or adjective forms with it (e.g., 'la bañera grande').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the place and the object
Mistake: "Voy a la bañera (I am going to the tub)."
Correction: Voy al baño (I am going to the bathroom). While technically correct, 'bañera' is the fixture itself, not the room. Use 'baño' for the room.
⭐ Usage Tips
Taking a Bath
To say 'take a bath,' Spanish speakers usually use the verb phrase 'tomar un baño' or 'darse un baño,' not a phrase directly involving 'bañera'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bañera
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'bañera'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'bañera' and 'tina'?
They both mean 'bathtub,' but 'tina' is much more common in many Latin American countries, especially Mexico and the Caribbean. 'Bañera' is standard everywhere but is the preferred term in Spain.
How do I ask if a hotel room has a bathtub?
You can ask, '¿Tiene la habitación bañera?' or '¿Hay bañera en el baño?' (Does the room have a bathtub? / Is there a bathtub in the bathroom?).