Spanish word

lavadora

Pronunciation

IPA/laβaˈðoɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwashing machine

Example

Pon la ropa en la lavadora y añade detergente.

Put the clothes in the washing machine and add detergent.

Illustration for lavadora (washing machine)

More examples

¿Puedes poner la lavadora esta tarde?

Can you run the washing machine this afternoon?

Core concept

Drum-based machine that agitates clothes with water and detergent.

Common phrases

  • poner la lavadora

    run the washing machine

  • cargar la lavadora

    load the washing machine

  • lavadora automática

    automatic washing machine

Similar words

máquina de lavar: Washes clothes using water and detergent.
secadora: Removes moisture from wet clothes by tumbling and blowing hot air until dry.
lavandería: Washes and often dries customers' clothes for a fee in a commercial shop.
tendedero: Holds washed garments hung up to dry naturally in the air.

Definition in Spanish

Electrodoméstico que lava la ropa automáticamente, haciendo girar un tambor con agua y detergente.

Word origin

Built from the verb lavar plus the device-forming suffix -adora, with lavar coming from Latin lavare.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine (la lavadora), so use feminine articles and adjectives when referring to the machine.

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