Usages of lavar
Abro el grifo con cuidado para lavar las legumbres antes de cocinar.
I turn on the tap carefully to wash the legumes before cooking.
Es importante lavar las manos antes de comer.
It is important to wash your hands before eating.
Quiero lavar el plato en cuanto termine de comer.
I want to wash the plate as soon as I finish eating.
Después de lavar, meto la colada en la secadora o la cuelgo en el balcón.
After washing, I put the laundry in the dryer or hang it on the balcony.
Después de pintar la pared, lavamos la brocha y guardamos la cinta en el cajón.
After painting the wall, we wash the paintbrush and put the tape away in the drawer.
Es mejor que laves bien las espinacas y los champiñones antes de ponerlos en la sartén.
It is better that you wash the spinach and the mushrooms well before putting them in the frying pan.
La jaula está limpia porque mi hermana la lava cada dos días.
The cage is clean because my sister washes it every two days.
Mi hermano se lava la cara antes de dormir.
My brother washes his face before sleeping.
Después de cenar, prefiero lavar la vajilla a mano.
After dinner, I prefer to wash the dishes by hand.
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