Part of Speech

The word "ducha" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈdutʃa/

Translation Options into English

• Shower
• Showering (as in the act of taking a shower)

Meaning and Usage

"ducha" refers primarily to the act of showering or to the physical structure (shower) used for washing. In Spanish-speaking contexts, it is a common term in both everyday conversation and health-related discussions, indicating its relevance in both oral and written forms. Its frequency of use is generally high, especially in informal contexts.

Example Sentences

1. Me gusta tomar una ducha por la mañana.

2. I like to take a shower in the morning.

3. La ducha en el gimnasio está rota.

4. The shower in the gym is broken.

5. Ella siempre se siente más despierta después de una ducha fría.

6. She always feels more awake after a cold shower.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "ducha" is often used in various Spanish idiomatic expressions, emphasizing different contexts of cleanliness, freshness, or the act of showering.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. No hay mal que dure cien años, ni ducha que no acabe.
2. No bad thing lasts a hundred years, nor does a shower that doesn’t end.

3. Meaning: Problems will eventually come to an end.

4. Ducharse con agua fría.

5. To shower with cold water.

6. Commonly used to suggest refreshing oneself or invigorating one's state of being.

7. Tomar una ducha de ideas.

8. To have a shower of ideas.

9. Meaning: To have an influx of creative ideas.

10. Llevarse una ducha.

11. To take a shower (but can imply 'to learn a lesson').
12. Example: "Después de ese error, se llevó una ducha."

13. After that mistake, he/she learned a lesson.

14. Estar como nuevo después de una ducha.

15. To feel like new after a shower.
16. Meaning: To feel refreshed or revitalized.

Etymology

The term "ducha" comes from the Latin word "ducta," which means "conduit" or "leading." It gained its current form as it evolved in the context of plumbing and bathing garments.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Regadera (specifically refers to a showerhead) - Lavado (washing)

Antonyms: - Baño (bath) - although it refers to a different bathing method, it is considered an antonym in the context of washing oneself.