lavado de platos /laβˈaðoðeplˈatos/ · noun · CEFR A2. Dictionary entry meaning "wash-up" in English.

Meanings of "lavado de platos"

  1. Used with the meaning "wash-up". noun · CEFR A2

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: el lavado de platos
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: wash-up
  • IPA: /laβˈaðoðeplˈatos/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: el
  • Image:Photo of lavado de platos (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • Voy a hacer el lavado de platos después de cenar. English: I'm going to do the dishes after dinner.
  • El lavado de platos me lleva media hora. English: Washing the dishes takes me half an hour.
  • Mi marido y yo nos turnamos para el lavado de platos. English: My husband and I take turns doing the dishes.

When and How to Use "lavado de platos"

Use "lavado de platos" when you want to talk about "wash-up" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "lavado de platos" mean in English?

"lavado de platos" means "wash-up" in English.

What CEFR level is "lavado de platos"?

"lavado de platos" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "lavado de platos"?

"lavado de platos" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "lavado de platos" in a sentence?

Voy a hacer el lavado de platos después de cenar.

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