How to Say "rinse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rinse” is “aclarar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
to wash away soap or residue
Examples
Aclara las verduras antes de cocinarlas.
Rinse the vegetables before cooking them.
No olvides aclarar la ropa dos veces para quitar todo el jabón.
Don't forget to rinse the clothes twice to remove all the soap.
Me aclaré el pelo en la ducha.
I rinsed my hair in the shower.
Aclarar vs. Enjuagar
'Aclarar' is often used for rinsing hair, clothes, or vegetables. 'Enjuagar' is more common for rinsing your mouth or dishes.
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