chuveiro
shower; showerhead
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʃu.ˈvej.ɾu/
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Cultural Note
Brazil is famous for its 'chuveiro elétrico,' an electric showerhead that heats water on demand. This is rare in most other countries and often surprises foreign visitors. Brazilians are known for taking multiple showers per day, especially in hot weather. In Portugal, central heating systems with traditional water heaters are standard.
📝 Example Sentences
O chuveiro não está esquentando.
The shower isn't heating up.
Eu tomo banho de chuveiro todo dia.
I take a shower every day.
O chuveiro elétrico queimou.
The electric showerhead burned out.