What is the Spanish word for "washing"?

Learn how to say "washing" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

washing

Spanish

lavado

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Alternative translations of "washing"

lavar

Examples of how to use "washing" in Spanish

English
My mother is doing the weekly washing.
Spanish
Mi madre está haciendo la colada semanal.
English
The washing finished earlier than expected.
Spanish
La colada terminó antes de lo esperado.
English
She left the washing on the line.
Spanish
Ella dejó la ropa en la cuerda.
English
Washing the car took all afternoon.
Spanish
Lavar el coche me llevó toda la tarde.
English
He folded the washing with careful hands.
Spanish
Él dobló la ropa con manos cuidadosas.

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