lavandero

el lavandero, la lavandera
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. launderer
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
El lavandero sale temprano al río a lavar la ropa.The launderer leaves early to the river to wash the clothes.
b. laundress
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
En la época de mi abuela, era común llevar la ropa con la lavandera.In my grandmother's time, it was common to take the clothes to a laundress.
c. laundry worker
El lavandero logró quitar la mancha de vino de mi blusa.The laundry worker managed to remove the wine stain from my blouse.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
2. (room for washing)
Regionalism used in Venezuela
(Venezuela)
a. laundry room
No me gusta que el lavandero esté en el segundo piso de la casa.I don't like that the laundry room is on the second floor of the house.
b. utility room
Pensé que había guardado el detergente en el lavandero.I thought I had put the detergent in the utility room.
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