lave los platos

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lave los platos

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).

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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(imperative; second person singular)

a. wash the dishes

Lave los platos con este lavavajillas. Es más eficaz que el otro.Wash the dishes with this this dish soap. It's more effective than the other one.

b. do the dishes

¿Qué quiere que haga, señora? - Antes que nada, lave los platos, por favor.What do you want me to do, madam? - First of all, do the dishes, please.

c. do the washing-up (United Kingdom)

Lave los platos y friegue el suelo de la cocina, por favor. Luego ya puede irse. - Gracias, señor.Do the washing-up and mop the kitchen floor, please. Then you can leave. - Thank you, sir.

d. wash up (United Kingdom)

Lave los platos al tiempo que cuida sus manos. Nuestro lavavajillas lleva incorporado un agente suavizante.Wash up while taking care of your hands. Our washing-up liquid contains a softening agent.

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