How to Say "washes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “washes” is “lava” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
verbA1
he/she/it cleans with water
Examples
Él lava los platos todas las noches.
He washes the dishes every night.
¡Lava tus manos antes de comer!
Wash your hands before eating!
Two Meanings for 'Lava'
The word 'lava' can mean 'he/she washes' or it can be a command like 'Wash the car!'.
Reflexive Use
Mistake: “Saying 'Yo lavo' when you mean 'I wash myself'.”
Correction: If you are washing yourself, you need to add 'me': 'Me lavo'. Use 'lava' alone for objects, like 'Ella lava el perro'.
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