Spanish Phrase
La ducha está atascada.
Meaning
Literally “The shower is clogged.” It describes a blockage that prevents water from flowing properly through the shower head.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to explain a malfunction in the bathroom, whether you’re talking to a roommate, a landlord, or a plumber.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Laduchaestáatascada.
Definite Article (La)
Used with feminine singular nouns to specify a particular item.
Noun (ducha)
Feminine singular noun meaning “shower.”
Verb estar (está)
Third‑person singular present of estar, used for temporary states or conditions.
Past Participle as Adjective (atascada)
The past participle of atasar/atascar, used as an adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
¿Por qué no sale agua de la ducha?
Why isn’t water coming out of the shower?
La ducha está atascada.
The shower is clogged.
✕Common Mistakes
La ducha es atascada.
Use estar (está) for temporary conditions; “es” describes permanent characteristics.
La ducha está atascado.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun “ducha.”
↔Alternatives
La ducha está obstruida.
The shower is blocked.
La ducha tiene una obstrucción.
The shower has a blockage.
La ducha está tapada.
The shower is shut/blocked.
Cultural Tip
In Spain you’ll often hear the word “fontanero” for a plumber, while in most Latin American countries the term “plomero” is used. When reporting a problem, it’s polite to say “Disculpe, la ducha está atascada” to show courtesy.