How to Say "to bathe" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to bathe” is “bañar” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo que bañar al perro porque está muy sucio.
I have to bathe the dog because he is very dirty.
La madre baña a su bebé todas las noches.
The mother bathes her baby every night.
¿Puedes ayudarme a bañar a los niños?
Can you help me bathe the kids?
Bañar vs. Bañarse
Use 'bañar' when you are bathing someone or something else (like a baby or a pet). If you are the one getting in the bath, you need to use the version with the extra 'se' at the end (bañarse).
The Personal 'A'
When you bathe a person or a pet, you must put the word 'a' before them. Example: 'Bañar a mi gato'.
Forgetting the 'self' part
Mistake: “Yo baño cada mañana.”
Correction: Yo me baño cada mañana. (Use 'me' if you are the one taking the bath; otherwise, people will wonder who you are bathing!)
Other Meanings of “bañar”
“bañar” can also mean:
- of light or surroundings(C1, formal)
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