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"Lavadora" is a noun which is often translated as "washing machine", and "escalera" is a noun which is often translated as "stairs". Learn more about the difference between "lavadora" and "escalera" below.
la lavadora(
lah
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bah
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doh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. washing machine
La secadora todavía funciona, pero necesitamos comprar una lavadora nueva.The dryer still works, but we have to buy a new washing machine.
la escalera(
ehs
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kah
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leh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (portable)
a. ladder
Los bomberos siempre llevan una escalera en su camión.The firefighters always carry a ladder on their truck.
