1.13 To wash clothes
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The flashcards say "To wash clothes" = "Lavar la ropa". But clothes is plural? Why it is not "Lavar las ropas" ? Or is this an exception?
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updated Jun 27, 2010
edited by amykay
posted by Vraagje101
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Just like we say 'the washing' - singular (not the washings lol) but there sure is alot of it 
updated Jun 27, 2010
edited by Kiwi-Girl
posted by Kiwi-Girl
Looks like you have a busy Sunday ahead of you. - fontanero, Jun 27, 2010
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La ropa is a singular noun that usually refers to a plural concept (the clothing). It is like la gente (the people), which is also a singular noun that refers to a plural concept.
La gente allí es amable. (The people there are kind.)
updated Jun 27, 2010
posted by webdunce
