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do the washing

do the washing(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hacer el lavado
Cindy does the washing and I clean the bathroom.Cindy hace el lavado y yo limpio el baño.
b. hacer la colada
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I usually do the washing on Friday.Suelo hacer la colada los viernes.
c. lavar la ropa
I can't go out right now; I'm doing the washing.No puedo salir en este momento; estoy lavando la ropa.
a. lavar los platos
Don't forget to do the washing before Mom comes home.No te olvides de lavar los platos antes de que regrese Mamá.
b. fregar los platos
It won't take too long to do the washing if we work together.Fregar los platos no va a tardar mucho si trabajamos juntos.
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