How to Say "to shower" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to shower” is “duchar” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo que duchar al perro porque está muy sucio.
I have to shower the dog because he is very dirty.
La enfermera ducha a los pacientes cada mañana.
The nurse showers the patients every morning.
No duches las plantas con agua tan fría.
Don't drench the plants with such cold water.
Doing it yourself vs. Doing it to others
Use 'duchar' when you are showering someone or something else. If you are showering yourself, you must use the reflexive form 'ducharse' (e.g., 'Me ducho' means 'I shower myself').
The 'Personal A'
When you shower a person or a pet, remember to put 'a' before them: 'Ducho a mi hijo' (I shower my son).
Missing the 'Self' word
Mistake: “Yo ducho cada mañana.”
Correction: Yo me ducho cada mañana. (Use 'me' if you are the one getting in the shower!)
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