Portuguese Phrase
Sim, tomo um banho rápido.
Meaning
A short, affirmative answer that tells the listener the speaker will take a quick shower. It conveys both agreement and a sense of brevity.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks if you are going to shower now, or when you want to confirm you’ll shower but keep it brief. It works in casual conversation with friends, family, or coworkers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Simtomoumbanhorápido
Sim
Affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
tomo
First‑person singular present of the verb tomar (to take). Used here for “I take / I have”.
um banho
Noun phrase meaning “a shower”. The indefinite article um agrees with the masculine noun banho.
rápido
Adjective placed after the noun in Portuguese, meaning “quick”. It agrees in gender and number with banho.
🗨In Conversation
Você vai tomar banho agora?
Are you going to take a shower now?
Sim, tomo um banho rápido.
Yes, I’ll take a quick shower.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, faço um banho rápido.
Learners sometimes use “faço” (I do) which is less natural for “take a shower”.
Sim, tomo banho rápido.
Dropping the article “um” makes the phrase sound incomplete.
Sim, tomo rápido banho.
Placing the adjective before the noun (rápido banho) is unusual in Portuguese.
↔Alternatives
Claro, dou um banho rápido.
Sure, I’ll have a quick shower.
Sim, faço um banho rápido.
Yes, I’ll do a quick shower.
Com certeza, tomo um banho rápido.
Definitely, I’ll take a quick shower.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, many people take short, efficient showers to save water and time, especially in the mornings before work or school. Saying “um banho rápido” signals that you’re mindful of both personal time and household resources. In more formal settings you might replace “tomo” with “vou tomar” for a slightly softer tone.