dishwasher

• Sustantivo que designa ya sea una máquina para lavar platos, ya sea una persona cuyo trabajo consiste en lavar platos.

A noun referring to either a machine used for washing dishes or a person whose job is to wash dishes.

1. Machine for washing dishesA2formal

   An electrical appliance used to automatically clean dishes, cutlery, and other kitchen utensils.

   lavavajillas

   • We loaded the dishwasher after dinner.
   • The dishwasher is broken, so we have to wash the dishes by hand.
   • She bought a new energy-efficient dishwasher.

   Sinónimosdish washer

2. Person who washes dishesB1formal

   A person employed to wash dishes, typically in a restaurant or commercial kitchen.

   lavavajillas (persona)

   • He worked as a dishwasher in a busy restaurant.
   • The dishwasher scrubbed the pots and pans clean.
   • She started her career as a dishwasher and later became a chef.

   Sinónimospearl diver