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Learn Hardcore Portuguese (Brazil): lavar - to wash

Hardcore Portuguese (Brazil)
/Lesson 13
/lavar

lavar

Word

lavar

Meaning

to wash

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Portuguese (Brazil)

Lesson

Usages of lavar

Eu preciso lavar a roupa hoje antes de estudar.

I need to wash the clothes today before studying.

À noite, ela lava a louça e coloca a roupa limpa na cadeira.

At night, she washes the dishes and puts the clean clothes on the chair.

O prato está sujo, vou lavar agora.

The plate is dirty, I am going to wash it now.

Depois de escovar os dentes, eu lavo o rosto e volto ao quarto para pegar o perfume.

After brushing my teeth, I wash my face and go back to the bedroom to get the perfume.

Depois do jantar, ela lava a panela na pia e limpa o fogão.

After dinner, she washes the pot in the sink and cleans the stove.

Temos que lavar a pia porque o arroz caiu no chão.

We have to wash the sink because the rice fell on the floor.

Se eu encontrar a meia preta, vou lavar as duas hoje.

If I find the black sock, I am going to wash both today.

Eu lavo as mãos antes de comer.

I wash my hands before eating.

Eu lavo o cabelo à noite.

I wash my hair at night.

Antes de eu sair, vou lavar as mãos de novo.

Before I leave, I am going to wash my hands again.

Eu vou abrir a torneira para lavar as mãos.

I am going to turn on the faucet to wash my hands.

Eu uso não só sabão, mas também detergente para lavar a panela.

I use not only soap but also dish detergent to wash the pot.

Depois de lavar a louça, eu gosto de enxugar os pratos logo.

After washing the dishes, I like to dry the plates right away.

Depois da aula, eu lavei o uniforme e preparei outro lanche para amanhã.

After class, I washed the uniform and prepared another snack for tomorrow.

Depois da festa, eu tirei os brincos, guardei o anel e lavei o rosto.

After the party, I took off the earrings, put away the ring, and washed my face.

Enquanto a água esquenta na chaleira, eu vou lavar a frigideira.

While the water heats up in the kettle, I am going to wash the frying pan.

Depois do jantar, lavei a frigideira e guardei a chaleira no armário.

After dinner, I washed the frying pan and put the kettle away in the cupboard.

O babador ficou sujo de papinha, então vou lavar agora.

The bib got dirty with baby food, so I am going to wash it now.

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