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How do you say "wash" in Spanish?
lavar
In Spanish, "wash" is lavar.
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Pronunciation
The trick with 'lavar' is to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue while making sure stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
lavar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Lavo los platos después de cenar.
I wash the dishes after dinner.
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How to remember lavar
Picture the scene 'I wash the dishes after dinner.' and let the sound of 'lavar' anchor itself to that image in your mind.
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Questions about lavar
How do you pronounce lavar?
The trick with 'lavar' is to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue while making sure stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Is lavar formal or casual?
lavar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is lavar used in Spanish?
lavar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Lavo los platos después de cenar. (I wash the dishes after dinner.).
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