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"Ducho" is a form of "duchar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to give someone a shower". "Afeito" is a form of "afeitar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to shave". Learn more about the difference between "ducho" and "afeito" below.
duchar(
doo
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chahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to give someone a shower
Es hora de duchar a los niños.It's time to give the kids a shower.
a. to drench
Ese idiota me duchó con su cerveza.That idiot drenched me with his beer.
ducharse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to take a shower
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Yo me ducho todas las mañanas.I take a shower every morning.
b. to have a shower
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Me voy a duchar después de regresar del gimnasio.I'll have a shower when I get back from the gym.
c. to shower
Se nos estropeó la caldera, así que tenemos que ducharnos con agua fría.Our boiler broke down, so we have to shower with cold water.
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afeitar(
ah
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fey
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tahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to shave
Para el verano, papá decidió afeitar al perro.For the summer, dad decided to shave the dog.
afeitarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to shave
¿Con qué frecuencia te afeitas la barba?How often do you shave your beard?
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