dishwasher

• Substantivo que designa tanto a máquina de lavar louça quanto a pessoa cujo trabalho é lavar pratos e utensílios.

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.

   Lava-louças

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdish washer

2. Person who washes dishesB1formal

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

   Lavador de pratos

   • 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.

   Sinônimospearl diver