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"First" is an adjective which is often translated as "primero", and "I take a shower" is a phrase which is often translated as "me ducho". Learn more about the difference between "first" and "I take a shower" below.
first(
fuhrst
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. primero
The first time I ever had guacamole was in Guadalajara.La primera vez que probé el guacamole fue en Guadalajara.
b. primer (before noun)
The first chapter of the novel was the best.El primer capítulo de la novela fue el mejor.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. primero
First, I would like to thank the organizers for inviting me.Primero me gustaría agradecer a los organizadores por haberme invitado.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
5. (in dates)
a. el primero (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The first of April is a day for pranks and jokes of all kinds.El primero de abril es un día para bromas y chistes de todo tipo.
6. (car gear)
a. la primera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We had to go up the slope in first.Tuvimos que subir la cuesta en primera.
I take a shower
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. tomo una ducha
When I take a shower in this bathroom, the mirror steams up.Cuando tomo una ducha en este baño, el espejo se empaña.
c. me baño (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
When I take a shower, I try to save as much water as possible.Cuando me baño, trato de usar la menor cantidad de agua posible.
d. me doy una ducha (Southern Cone) (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
I take a shower at least once a day.Me doy una ducha como mínimo una vez por día.
e. me doy un regaderazo (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
If I take a shower now, my hair will be dry before dinner time.Si me doy un regaderazo ahora, mi cabello estará seco antes de la cena.
