louça
dishes; crockery
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈlo.sɐ/
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Cultural Note
'Lavar a louça' (washing the dishes) is one of the most debated household chores in Brazilian couples. In Portugal, the word 'loiça' (with an 'i') is the standard spelling under the European Portuguese orthographic agreement. The negotiation of who washes the dishes is a common theme in Brazilian humor and relationships.
📝 Example Sentences
Quem vai lavar a louça hoje?
Who is going to wash the dishes today?
A louça suja está na pia.
The dirty dishes are in the sink.
Comprei um jogo de louça novo.
I bought a new set of dishes.