lavado
“lavado” means “washed” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
washed, clean
Also: laundried
📝 In Action
La camisa que compraste ya está lavado.
A1The shirt you bought is already washed.
Necesito un coche limpio y lavado.
A2I need a clean and washed car.
wash, washing
Also: laundering
📝 In Action
El lavado de manos es vital para la salud.
B1Hand washing is vital for health.
El coche necesita un buen lavado.
A2The car needs a good wash.
laundering
📝 In Action
El sospechoso fue detenido por lavado de dinero.
C1The suspect was arrested for money laundering.
La ley contra el lavado de activos es estricta.
C2The law against asset laundering is strict.
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Quick Quiz: lavado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'lavado' as a noun referring to a process?
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📚 Etymology▼
"Lavado" is the past participle of the verb 'lavar'. It traces its roots back to the Latin verb *lavāre*, which means 'to wash' or 'to bathe'. This core meaning has remained unchanged throughout history, leading to the adjective 'washed' and the noun 'the act of washing'.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lavado' the same as 'limpio'?
Not exactly. 'Limpio' means 'clean' (the general state). 'Lavado' specifically means 'washed' (the result of the action of washing). Something can be 'limpio' without having been 'lavado' by a person (e.g., if it's naturally clean), but if it has been washed, it is both 'lavado' and 'limpio'.
How do I make 'lavado' feminine or plural?
When 'lavado' is used as an adjective, you change the ending just like other descriptive words: 'lavada' (feminine singular), 'lavados' (masculine plural), and 'lavadas' (feminine plural).