planchar
to iron
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/planˈtʃaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Ironing is taken seriously in Spain — Spaniards tend to iron everything, including underwear and bed sheets. The expression 'planchar la oreja' is slang for sleeping. Spanish households often have a dedicated ironing area, and sharing ironing duties is considered a sign of a modern, equitable relationship.
📝 Example Sentences
¿Puedes planchar mi camisa para mañana?
Can you iron my shirt for tomorrow?
Odio planchar, pero me gusta la ropa bien planchada.
I hate ironing, but I like well-ironed clothes.