dish washer

• Máquina que lava automaticamente pratos, copos e talheres usando água e detergente, ou uma pessoa cujo trabalho é lavar pratos em um restaurante ou cozinha comercial.

A machine that automatically washes dishes, glasses, and cutlery using water and detergent, or a person whose job is to wash dishes in a restaurant or commercial kitchen.

1. Kitchen applianceA2formal

   A machine used for washing dishes, glasses, and cutlery automatically.

   Máquina de lavar louça

   • We bought a new dishwasher for the kitchen.
   • The dishwasher cleans the plates thoroughly.
   • Please load the dishwasher after dinner.

2. Person who washes dishesB1formal

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

   Lavador de pratos

   • He worked as a dishwasher in a busy restaurant.
   • The dishwasher scrubbed all the pots and pans.
   • She started her career as a dishwasher before becoming a chef.