Spanish Conversation · Level 82
60 words
Spanish word
lavado
Pronunciation
IPA/laˈβaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounwashing
Example
El lavado de la ropa tarda una hora.
Washing the clothes takes an hour.
More examples
Haz un lavado rápido cuando tengas prisa.
Do a quick wash when you're in a hurry.
Core concept
Process that removes dirt and the cleaned clothes or items that result.
Common phrases
lavado de ropa
laundry
lavado a mano
hand washing
lavado rápido
quick wash
Similar words
colada: Batch of laundry washed together in a single wash.
lavandería: Shop that washes clothes for customers.
secadora: Machine that dries clothes after washing.
tintorería: Shop that cleans clothes with chemical solvents instead of water.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa tanto el proceso de lavar como el resultado limpio obtenido, usado sobre todo con ropa y objetos.
Word origin
From the past participle of lavar and ultimately from Latin lavare 'to wash', with the participle becoming a noun for both the act and the washed result.
Usage tips
- Masculine noun used for the wash or cleaned batch, and as a past participle it agrees with the noun (ropa lavada); it also appears in figurative compounds like lavado de dinero.