Usages of lavar
Cuando me lavo las manos, recuerdo siempre mi infancia.
When I wash my hands, I always remember my childhood.
Nos lavamos la cara antes de dormir para mantener la piel saludable.
We wash our face before sleeping to keep our skin healthy.
Lavo la cara antes del desayuno.
I wash my face before breakfast.
Lavo la piel con agua fría.
I wash my skin with cold water.
Mis padres desean que yo lave los platos antes de salir de casa.
My parents want me to wash the dishes before leaving the house.
Sospecho que Mariana no lavó la servilleta, porque aún está sucia en la mesa.
I suspect that Mariana did not wash the napkin, because it’s still dirty on the table.
Yo lavo el plato en la cocina.
I wash the plate in the kitchen.
Lavo el vaso con agua fría.
I wash the glass with cold water.
Yo lavo la verdura antes de comer.
I wash the vegetables before eating.
Lavo la sábana con agua fría.
I wash the sheet with cold water.
Después de lavar mis manos, aplico crema.
After washing my hands, I apply cream.
Se recomienda lavar la lana a mano para que dure más.
It is recommended to wash wool by hand so that it lasts longer.
Después de cenar, lavo los platos con detergente y una esponja.
After dinner, I wash the dishes with detergent and a sponge.
Corto la cebolla en la cocina y después lavo el cuchillo.
I cut the onion in the kitchen and then I wash the knife.
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