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ducha

shower

noun DOO-chah Rare

Usage Note

Ducha refers specifically to a shower (the fixture and the act): darse una ducha means 'to take a shower.' It contrasts with bañera (bathtub) and baño (bathroom or bath in general). The verb ducharse (to shower) is the reflexive form most commonly used in conversation.

Examples

"Me doy una ducha rápida cada mañana."

Natural Translation

I take a quick shower every morning.

Literal Translation

To-myself I-give a shower quick every morning.

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