The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of duchar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Ducha al bebé. (Bathe the baby.)

Duchar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this mood follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Duchar (to shower) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Duchar generally means “to shower” or “to bathe”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To bathe or shower someone, for example, ¡Ducha al bebé! (Bathe the baby!)

Figurative meaning: To thoroughly clean or rinse something, for example, ¡Ducha la ropa sucia! (Rinse the dirty clothes!)

Slang meaning: To thoroughly beat or defeat someone (often in a game or competition), for example, ¡Dúchalo en el videojuego! (Beat him badly in the video game!)

Vulgar slang meaning: To have sex with someone (very rude), for example, ¡Dúchala bien! (Have sex with her hard!)

Examples

Examples of Duchar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Ducha después de hacer ejercicio! (Take a shower after exercising!)

Antes de salir, duchémonos para refrescarnos. (Before going out, let’s take a shower to freshen up.)

Mamá, duchen a los niños antes de acostarlos. (Mom, give the kids a shower before putting them to bed.)

Para ahorrar agua, ducha rápido. (To save water, take a quick shower.)

¡Duchad con agua fría después del entrenamiento! (Take a cold shower after practice!)

Oye Juan, duche antes de la cita para estar presentable. (Hey Juan, take a shower before the date to look presentable.)

¡Ducha con frecuencia para mantener una buena higiene! (Shower frequently to maintain good hygiene!)

Antes de viajar, duchémonos para sentirnos frescos y relajados. (Before traveling, let’s take a shower to feel fresh and relaxed.)

Después de un día agotador, duchen y descansen bien. (After an exhausting day, take a shower and rest well.)

Para empezar bien el día, ducha por la mañana. (To start the day right, take a shower in the morning.)

¡Duchad juntos para ahorrar agua y tiempo! (Shower together to save water and time!)

Oye amigo, duche antes de salir para verte más fresco. (Hey friend, take a shower before going out to look fresher.)

Para mantenerse aseado en el campamento, duchen regularmente. (To stay clean at camp, take showers regularly.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Duchar (to shower) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.