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    Lavabo (en. Sink)

    /la'βaβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Bowl or structure in a bathroom intended for washing.
    The bathroom sink needs to be cleaned.
    El lavabo del baño necesita ser limpiado.
    Faucet that controls the water in a sink.
    The sink faucet is dripping.
    El grifo del lavabo gotea.
    Part of a bathroom furniture where the sink is installed.
    The sink is integrated into the bathroom furniture.
    El lavabo está integrado en el mueble del baño.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lavare', which means 'to wash'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    public sink
    Sink installation available for community use.
    lavabo público
    kitchen sink
    Similar utensil used in the kitchen for washing dishes.
    lavabo de cocina
    bathroom sink
    Sink specifically designed for the bathroom.
    lavabo de baño

    Related Words

    water
    Essential liquid for life, used for washing.
    agua
    soap
    Substance used for cleaning.
    jabón
    towel
    Fabric used to dry hands or face.
    toalla

    Slang Meanings

    Sink in poor condition or broken.
    That sink is no longer usable, it looks like a street sink.
    Ese lavabo ya no sirve, parece un lavabo de la calle.
    Sink where a clogged drain accumulates.
    The house sink looks like a disaster.
    El lavabo de la casa parece un desastre.