Meaning and behavior
What does ducharse mean?
Ducharse means to shower / to take a shower. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- ducharse
- Gerund
- duchándose
- Past participle
- duchado
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -AR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: ducharse antes de / después de .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of ducharse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Ducharse |
|---|---|
| yo | me ducho |
| tú | te duchas |
| él / ella / usted | se ducha |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos duchamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os ducháis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se duchan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of ducharse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Ducharse |
|---|---|
| yo | me duché |
| tú | te duchaste |
| él / ella / usted | se duchó |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos duchamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os duchasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se ducharon |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of ducharse, or for background information.
| Subject | Ducharse |
|---|---|
| yo | me duchaba |
| tú | te duchabas |
| él / ella / usted | se duchaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos duchábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os duchabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se duchaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of ducharse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Ducharse |
|---|---|
| yo | me ducharé |
| tú | te ducharás |
| él / ella / usted | se duchará |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos ducharemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os ducharéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se ducharán |
Verified context
A natural example
Él se ducha después de hacer ejercicio.
He takes a shower after exercising.
me ducho
Present form for yo.
nos duchamos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Ducharse FAQ
What does ducharse mean?
Ducharse means to shower / to take a shower.
Is ducharse regular or irregular?
Ducharse is a regular -AR verb and is used reflexively.
Is ducharse reflexive?
Yes. Ducharse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of ducharse?
The gerund of ducharse is duchándose.
What is the past participle of ducharse?
The past participle of ducharse is duchado.
How is ducharse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me ducho, te duchas, se ducha, nos duchamos, se duchan.
How is ducharse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me duché, te duchaste, se duchó, nos duchamos, se ducharon.
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