A washing machine washes clothes. You can describe it in everyday conversation.
The idea
The feminine noun is la lavadora or una lavadora; the plural is las lavadoras.
Examples
- La lavadora está en el baño.The washing machine is in the bathroom.
- Pongo las toallas en la lavadora.I put the towels in the washing machine.
- Nuestra lavadora hace mucho ruido.Our washing machine makes a lot of noise.
- ¿Cuándo termina la lavadora?When will the washing machine finish?
- Hay dos lavadoras en el edificio.There are two washing machines in the building.
- Mi padre compra una lavadora nueva.My father is buying a new washing machine.
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Watch out
Do not confuse lavadora with nevera: one washes clothes and the other cools food.
Try it yourself
Choose the article: ___ lavadora necesita agua. (La / El)
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La
The singular noun takes La here.
Choose the plural: El hotel tiene dos ___. (lavadoras / lavadora)
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lavadoras
After the number, lavadoras names more than one.
Choose the appropriate word: Para lavar ropa usamos la ___. (lavadora / silla)
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lavadora
The context points to lavadora.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the article: ___ lavadora necesita agua. (La / El)
Choose the plural: El hotel tiene dos ___. (lavadoras / lavadora)
Choose the appropriate word: Para lavar ropa usamos la ___. (lavadora / silla)
Tap the words in the right order.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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