B1 Collocation Neutral

Banhar-se

To bathe oneself

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Meaning

To take a bath or shower.

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Cultural Background

Bathing is a frequent social necessity. More formal usage of reflexive verbs. Bathing is a ritualistic process. Showers are standard; baths are for relaxation.

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Use 'tomar banho'

It sounds more natural in Brazil.

Meaning

To take a bath or shower.

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Use 'tomar banho'

It sounds more natural in Brazil.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Eu ____ banho todos os dias.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me

The subject is 'Eu', so the reflexive pronoun is 'me'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu ____ banho todos os dias.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me

The subject is 'Eu', so the reflexive pronoun is 'me'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is slightly more formal than tomar banho.

Related Phrases

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Tomar banho

synonym

To take a bath/shower

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