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How do you say "to wash" in Mexican Spanish?
lavar
In Mexican Spanish, "to wash" is lavar.
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Pronunciation
lah-VAHR. Two syllables, stress the last.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb. Plural: lavan. Past: lavé, lavó. Reflexive form lavarse means 'to wash oneself'.
Example sentence
Lavo mis manos antes de comer.
I wash my hands before eating.
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How to remember lavar
Lavar and 'lava' (the volcanic rock/flow) both start with 'lav'. Washing flows like lava, cleansing everything in its path.
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Questions about lavar
How do you say "to wash" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to wash" is lavar. It is a noun.
How is lavar written in Mexican Spanish?
lavar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is lavar used in a sentence?
Use lavar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Lavo mis manos antes de comer. (I wash my hands before eating.).
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