tina
/TEE-nah/
bathtub
Tina (bathtub): A common fixture for bathing.
📝 In Action
Me encanta relajarme en la tina después de un día largo.
A1I love relaxing in the bathtub after a long day.
¿Tu apartamento nuevo tiene tina o solo ducha?
A2Does your new apartment have a tub or just a shower?
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember, 'tina' is always feminine, so you must use 'la tina' or 'una tina' when referring to it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Regional Terms
Mistake: "Using 'tina' in Spain where 'bañera' is standard."
Correction: While 'tina' is understood everywhere, 'bañera' is the standard term for 'bathtub' in Spain and the Southern Cone of South America. Know your audience!
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Verb
To say you are taking a bath, use the reflexive verb 'bañarse' (to bathe oneself): 'Me estoy bañando en la tina'.
Tina (vat): A large container used in industrial processes.
tina(noun)
vat
?large industrial container
tub
?large utility container
,tank
?storage/fermentation
📝 In Action
El vino se está fermentando en una gran tina de roble.
B1The wine is fermenting in a large oak vat.
Necesitamos una tina para mezclar el cemento.
B2We need a tub (or mixing container) to mix the cement.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
If you hear 'tina' outside of a bathroom context (e.g., in a winery or construction site), it refers to a very large, utility container or tank.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tina
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word is a common synonym for 'tina' when referring to the bathroom fixture, particularly in Spain?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tina' feminine or masculine?
'Tina' is a feminine noun, so you always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la tina', 'una tina grande').
What is the difference between 'tina' and 'tinaco'?
'Tina' is typically the bathtub or a large utility vat. 'Tinaco' is a specific word, common in Mexico and Central America, referring to the large water storage tank often placed on the roof of a house.