lavar-se
to wash oneself
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/lɐˈvaɾ.sɨ/
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Cultural Note
The non-reflexive 'lavar' is already in the daily-life batch. The reflexive form 'lavar-se' specifically means washing yourself. 'Lavar as mãos' (wash hands) does not require the reflexive since you specify what you're washing.
📝 Example Sentences
Lavo-me com água fria no verão.
I wash with cold water in summer.
As crianças lavaram-se antes do jantar.
The children washed up before dinner.