Signification
Washing oneself under running water.
Contexte culturel
The 'bidet' is a staple in Italian bathrooms. 'Fare la doccia' is for the whole body, but the bidet is used for specific hygiene throughout the day. There is a strong belief in 'la cervicale' (neck pain caused by cold/drafts). Many Italians insist on drying their hair immediately after 'fare la doccia'. Water and energy costs are high in Italy, so while 'fare la doccia' is a ritual, it is often more efficient than in countries with cheaper utilities. In older Italian apartments, you might find a 'doccia a telefono' (a handheld shower head) which is very common.
Use 'Fare'
Always remember that in Italian, you 'make' a shower, you don't 'take' it.
The Article Matters
Don't forget the 'la'. It's 'fare LA doccia', not just 'fare doccia'.
Signification
Washing oneself under running water.
Use 'Fare'
Always remember that in Italian, you 'make' a shower, you don't 'take' it.
The Article Matters
Don't forget the 'la'. It's 'fare LA doccia', not just 'fare doccia'.
Go Reflexive
Use 'mi faccio la doccia' to sound more like a native speaker in casual conversation.
Dry Your Hair
If you're in Italy, people might worry if you don't dry your hair after a shower—it's a cultural thing!
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fare'.
Ogni mattina io ___ la doccia alle sette.
The subject is 'io', so the correct form is 'faccio'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural Italian sentence:
In Italian, we use 'fare' and include the definite article 'la'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sei pronto? B: No, devo ancora ___ la doccia.
After 'devo' (must), we use the infinitive 'fare'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a run and you are sweaty.
Showering is the logical action after exercising.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Shower vs Bath
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOgni mattina io ___ la doccia alle sette.
The subject is 'io', so the correct form is 'faccio'.
Choose the most natural Italian sentence:
In Italian, we use 'fare' and include the definite article 'la'.
A: Sei pronto? B: No, devo ancora ___ la doccia.
After 'devo' (must), we use the infinitive 'fare'.
You just finished a run and you are sweaty.
Showering is the logical action after exercising.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt's grammatically understandable but sounds like a literal translation from English. Stick to 'fare la doccia' to sound natural.
'Fare la doccia' is the standard form. 'Farsi la doccia' is reflexive and more common in spoken, informal Italian.
Use the present continuous: 'Sto facendo la doccia'.
It is feminine: 'la doccia'.
You say 'una doccia fredda'.
It varies, but morning showers are very common to start the day 'fresco'.
For 'fare la doccia', use 'avere' (ho fatto). For 'farsi la doccia', use 'essere' (mi sono fatto).
Literally no, but 'una doccia fredda' can mean a sudden shock or bad news.
Both are fine. 'La doccia' is more general, 'una doccia' is more specific to one instance.
Ask: 'C'è la doccia in camera?'
It's a spa shower with different water pressures, lights, and scents.
It is 'noi facciamo'.
Expressions liées
fare il bagno
similarto take a bath
farsi la doccia
specialized formto take a shower (reflexive)
una doccia fredda
specialized forma cold shower / a shock
lavarsi
synonymto wash oneself
sciacquarsi
similarto rinse oneself
