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"Pintura" is a noun which is often translated as "painting", and "lavadora" is a noun which is often translated as "washing machine". Learn more about the difference between "pintura" and "lavadora" below.
la pintura(
peen
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too
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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).
1. (artwork)
a. painting
La pintura que cuelga en su oficina es una obra de Picasso.The painting that is hanging in his office is one of Picasso's works.
a. paint
Tenemos que mezclar las pinturas para lograr el color deseado.We have to mix the paints to get the desired color.
3. (fine arts)
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.
