wash

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de limpiar algo, generalmente con agua y jabón o detergente, o el conjunto de objetos que se lavan.

A noun referring to the act of cleaning something, typically with water and soap or detergent, or the items being washed.

1. A1formal

   An act of cleaning something, especially clothes or dishes, with water and soap.

   lavado

   • I need to do a wash today because my laundry basket is full.
   • She gave the car a quick wash before the trip.
   • The dishes need a good wash after dinner.

   Sinónimoscleaningcleansinglaunderingrinsingscrubbingwashing

2. Laundry itemsA1informal

   A collection of clothes, linens, or other items that are being washed or have been washed.

   Ropa sucia o lavada

   • Hang the wash out to dry in the sun.
   • The wash is still in the washing machine.
   • She sorted the wash into whites and colors.

   Sinónimoslaundrywashing

3. B2formal

   A thin layer of liquid, such as paint or varnish, applied to a surface.

   Capa fina de líquido

   • The artist applied a final wash of blue to the sky.
   • A wash of color covered the canvas.
   • The wall needs a fresh wash of paint.

   Sinónimoscoatcoatingfilmlayer

• Verbo que indica la acción de limpiar algo con agua y generalmente jabón o detergente, tanto objetos, ropa como partes del cuerpo.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning something with water and typically soap or detergent.

1. Clean with waterA1formal

   To clean something using water and usually soap or detergent.

   lavar

   • She washed her hands before dinner.
   • He washes the car every Saturday.
   • I need to wash the dishes after the meal.

   Sinónimosbathecleandouselaunderrinsescrubshampoosluicespongeswill

   Antónimosdirtysoilstain

2. B1formal

   To flow over or against something, often used for water or waves.

   fluir sobre o contra

   • The waves washed against the shore.
   • Rain washed the dust off the streets.
   • The river washed over the rocks.

   Sinónimosbeatbreakdashlapsplash

3. Launder clothesA1informal

   To clean clothes, linens, or fabrics in water.

   Lavar ropa

   • I need to wash my jeans tonight.
   • She washes her clothes at the laundromat.
   • He washed the sheets and towels yesterday.

   Sinónimoscleanlaunder

Variantes phrasalwash awaywash downwash offwash outwash up