Spanish Conversation · Level 88
60 words
Spanish word
lavador
Pronunciation
IPA/laβaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounwashbasin
Example
Me lavé las manos en el lavador después de trabajar.
I washed my hands in the washbasin after working.
More examples
En el baño hay un lavador junto al espejo.
In the bathroom there is a washbasin next to the mirror.
Core concept
A shallow basin with a faucet and drain for washing hands, face, or small items.
Similar words
lavabo: Shallow bowl-shaped sink in a bathroom for washing hands and face.
lavamanos: Small basin installed for washing hands, compact and often wall-mounted.
fregadero: Deeper kitchen sink used for washing dishes, pots, and food prep.
lavadero: Large wash trough or tub for laundering clothes and washing big items.
Definition in Spanish
Instalación u objeto con grifo y desagüe destinado a lavar manos, cara u objetos, y en algunos países también al lugar para lavar ropa.
Word origin
From Spanish lavar (from Latin lavare) plus the suffix -dor that marks an instrument or place, originally meaning a thing or place for washing.
Usage tips
- Usage varies by region: many speakers use lavabo for a bathroom sink, fregadero for a kitchen sink, and lavadero or lavador for laundry or utility sinks, so specify which fixture is meant.