How to do laundry in Spanish

These words help you talk about doing laundry in Spanish.

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Glossary · Spanish

  • 01
    lavadora[lah-vah-DOH-rah]
    washing machine
  • 02
    secadora[seh-kah-DOH-rah]
    dryer
  • 03
    detergente[deh-tehr-HEN-teh]
    detergent
  • 04
    suavizante[swah-vee-SAHN-teh]
    fabric softener
  • 05
    percha[PEHR-chah]
    hanger
  • 06
    plancha[PLAN-chah]
    iron
  • 07
    pelusa[peh-LOO-sah]
    lint
  • 08
    doblar[doh-BLAR]
    fold
  • 09
    mancha[MAN-chah]
    stain
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Example sentences

  1. La lavadora está llena de ropa sucia.

    The washing machine is full of dirty clothes.

  2. Pon el detergente y el suavizante en la lavadora.

    Put the detergent and fabric softener in the washing machine.

  3. Después de lavar, uso la secadora para secar la ropa.

    After washing, I use the dryer to dry the clothes.

  4. Hay una mancha en mi camisa, necesito usar la plancha.

    There is a stain on my shirt, I need to use the iron.

  5. Dobla la ropa y cuélgala en la percha.

    Fold the clothes and hang them on the hanger.

  6. Quita la pelusa de la ropa antes de guardarla.

    Remove the lint from the clothes before putting them away.