lavar
to wash
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/la.ˈvaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Lavar a louça' (wash the dishes) and 'lavar a roupa' (do the laundry) are essential household tasks. In Brazil, 'lavar a roupa suja em público' is an idiom meaning to air dirty laundry in public. Many Brazilian homes have a 'tanque' (laundry sink) in the service area specifically for hand-washing.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu lavo a louça depois do jantar.
I wash the dishes after dinner.
Ela lavou toda a roupa no sábado.
She washed all the clothes on Saturday.
Lave as mãos antes de comer.
Wash your hands before eating.