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    Lavado (en. Washing)

    /laˈβaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Process of cleaning something with water and soap or other products.
    Washing clothes is essential for keeping them clean.
    El lavado de la ropa es esencial para mantenerla limpia.
    State of being clean.
    After the wash, the kitchen was spotless.
    Después del lavado, la cocina quedó impecable.
    The result of having washed something.
    The car wash left the paint shining.
    El lavado del coche dejó la pintura reluciente.
    verb
    To perform the action of cleaning something with water.
    I'm going to do the dishes after dinner.
    Voy a hacer el lavado de los platos después de la cena.

    Etymology

    The term 'washed' comes from the verb 'to wash,' which has Latin roots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hand wash
    The washing of garments without using a machine, only by using hands.
    lavado a mano
    image laundering
    Process of improving or modifying the public perception of someone or something.
    lavado de imagen
    brainwashing
    Psychological manipulation technique aimed at changing a person's beliefs or thoughts.
    lavado de cerebro

    Related Words

    to wash
    Action of removing dirt from something with water or other products.
    lavar
    soap
    A substance commonly used for washing.
    jabón
    detergent
    A product used for cleaning, especially in laundry washes.
    detergente

    Slang Meanings

    money laundering
    Money laundering is an illegal activity that seeks to conceal the origin of funds.
    El lavado de dinero es una actividad ilegal que busca ocultar el origen de fondos.
    laundry
    Doing laundry can be a tedious but necessary task.
    El lavado de ropa puede ser una tarea tediosa pero necesaria.