ducha
“ducha” means “shower” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
shower
Also: shower room
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La ducha de mi casa tiene muy poca presión.
A1The shower in my house has very low pressure.
Necesitamos arreglar la puerta de la ducha; no cierra bien.
A2We need to fix the shower door; it doesn't close well.
shower
Also: bath
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Me voy a dar una ducha antes de salir.
A1I'm going to take a shower before going out.
Después del gimnasio, siempre necesito una ducha fría.
A2After the gym, I always need a cold shower.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'ducha' to mean the *action* of washing?
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Comes from the French word 'douche,' which itself originated from the Italian word 'doccia' (meaning 'conduit' or 'pipe'), referring to the way the water is channeled.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tomar una ducha' and 'ducharse'?
They mean the same thing ('to take a shower') and are interchangeable in most situations. 'Ducharse' is a single verb, while 'tomar una ducha' uses the noun 'ducha' with the verb 'tomar'. Both are equally common.