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bañera

bah-NYEH-rah/baˈɲeɾa/

bañera means bathtub in Spanish (bathroom fixture).

bathtub

Also: tub, bath
NounfA1
Mexico, Central America, Andean Region
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La bañera del hotel era muy grande y cómoda.

A1

The hotel bathtub was very large and comfortable.

Ella llenó la bañera con agua tibia para relajarse.

A2

She filled the tub with warm water to relax.

Por favor, limpia la bañera después de usarla.

A1

Please clean the bathtub after using it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tina (tub / bathtub (common in Latin America))
  • baño (bath / bathroom)

Common Collocations

  • llenar la bañerato fill the bathtub
  • bañera de hidromasajejacuzzi / whirlpool tub

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👥 Word Family
baño(bath, bathroom)Noun
bañar(to bathe, to shower)Verb
bañista(bather, swimmer)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

The word comes from the Spanish root *baño* (bath), which itself traces back through Old Spanish to the Latin word *balneum*, meaning 'bath' or 'bathhouse.' The suffix *-era* denotes a container or place for the action (in this case, for bathing).

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: banheiraFrench: baignoire

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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?).