How to Say "the wash" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the wash” is “colada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo que hacer la colada antes de que anochezca.
I have to do the laundry before it gets dark.
La colada está todavía húmeda porque ha llovido.
The wash is still damp because it rained.
Puse una colada de ropa blanca esta mañana.
I put on a load of white laundry this morning.
Using 'Hacer' with Laundry
Unlike English where you 'do' the laundry, in Spanish you 'hacer' (make/do) the colada. It refers to the entire process of washing a batch of clothes.
Singular vs. Plural
Even if you have fifty shirts to wash, 'la colada' remains singular because it refers to the single 'event' or 'batch' of washing.
Laundry vs. Laundromat
Mistake: “Voy a la colada.”
Correction: Voy a la lavandería.
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