lava los platos

lava los platos(
lah
-
bah
 
lohs
 
plah
-
tohs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. do the dishes
¡Lava los platos tú! Yo cociné.You do the dishes! I cooked.
b. wash the dishes
Lava los platos antes de acostarte.Wash the dishes before going to bed.
a. he does the dishes
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Mi esposo no cocina, pero lava los platos.My husband doesn't cook, but he does the dishes.
b. she does the dishes
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Le dije a Alejandra que la voy a llevar al cine si lava los platos.I told Alejandra that I'm going to take her to the movies if she does the dishes.
c. he washes the dishes
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
¿Vas a ayudar a David con su tarea? - Lo hago si lava los platos.Are you going to help David with his homework? - I'll do it if he washes the dishes.
d. she washes the dishes
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
A Marta le gusta escuchar podcasts cuando lava los platos.Marta likes to listen to podcasts when she washes the dishes.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you do the dishes
Si lava los platos, yo saco la basura.If you do the dishes, I'll take out the trash.
b. you wash the dishes
¿Por qué usa guantes cuando lava los platos?Why do you wear gloves when you wash the dishes?
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