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    Darse un chapuzón

    Grammar & Usage

    idiomatic verbal phrase
    casual

    How it works

    Formed by the reflexive verb 'darse' (to give oneself) followed by the noun phrase 'un chapuzón' (a plunge/dip). The reflexive pronoun conjugates to agree with the subject (e.g., 'me doy', 'te das', 'nos damos'). It specifically refers to plunging briefly into water, like a pool, sea, or river, often to cool off.

    Sample sentences

    Hace tanto calor que me voy a dar un chapuzón en la piscina.

    It's so hot that I'm going to take a dip in the pool.

    ¿Te apetece darte un chapuzón en el mar antes de comer?

    Do you feel like taking a quick dip in the sea before lunch?

    Nos dimos un chapuzón rápido para refrescarnos después de la caminata.

    We took a quick dip to cool off after the hike.

    Quick facts

    reflexive_pattern:darse (me doy, te das, se da, nos damos, os dais, se dan)
    literal_translation:to give oneself a splash/dip
    synonymous_expression:pegarse un chapuzón / meterse un chapuzón

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    Hace tanto calor que me voy a dar un chapuzón en la piscina.

    It's so hot that I'm going to take a dip in the pool.

    ¿Te apetece darte un chapuzón en el mar antes de comer?

    Do you feel like taking a quick dip in the sea before lunch?

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