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"Baño" is a form of "baño", a noun which is often translated as "bathroom". "Ducho" is a form of "ducho", an adjective which is often translated as "skilled". Learn more about the difference between "baño" and "ducho" below.
el baño(
bah
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (lavatory)
a. bathroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Puedes decirme dónde está el baño?Could you tell me where the bathroom is?
b. restroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Siempre hay una cola para ir al baño en este teatro.There's always a line for the restroom in this theater.
c. toilet (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Disculpa un momento; he de ir al baño.Excuse me a moment; I have to go to the toilet.
3. (action)
a. bath (in the bathtub)
Esta noche voy a darme un baño de espuma maravilloso.I'm going to take a wonderful bubble bath tonight.
a. bath
A mi hijo le encanta jugar con su patito de goma en el baño.My son loves playing with his rubber duck in the bath.
b. bathtub
El agua del baño estaba ardiendo y tuve que esperar casi media hora para meterme.The water in the bathtub was scalding hot, and I had to wait nearly half an hour to get in.
5. (coating)
b. plating (gold or silver)
Mi dedo está verde porque el baño de mi anillo se está desgastando.My finger is green because the plating on my ring is wearing off.
6. (culinary)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Le di un baño de chocolate a las galletas.I covered the cookies with a chocolate coating.
Se le da un baño de almíbar al bizcocho antes de rellenarlo.The sponge cake is soaked in syrup before filling it.
ducho(
doo
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choh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. skilled
Contraté a un carpintero muy ducho para reparar mi mesa antigua.I hired a very skilled carpenter to repair my antique table.
a. experienced
Estoy ducho en hacer toda clase de reparaciones caseras.I'm experienced in all kinds of home repairs.
a. knowledgeable
Pregúntale a mi tío; él es muy ducho en deportes.Ask my uncle; he is very knowledgeable about sports.
b. expert
De tanto leer sobre comida vegetariana, me he vuelto ducha en ese tema.Since I have read so much about vegetarian food, I have become an expert on the topic.
