La ducha



Example: Después de correr, siempre tomo una ducha fría.

Definition


"La ducha" refers to the act or facility of showering, where water is sprayed over the body for cleaning. It is commonly used to describe a bath taken by standing under a stream of water, as in the phrase, 'Después de correr, siempre tomo una ducha fría.'

Etymology


The Spanish word "la ducha" originates from the French word 'douche,' which means a jet or shower of water. It entered Spanish likely through the influence of French culture and language, adapting to refer specifically to the bathing process involving a water spray.

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"La ducha" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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