Lavar
Example: Cada mañana, me gusta lavar las manos antes de comer.
Definition
"Lavar" means to clean something, typically using water and often soap or another cleaning agent, by rinsing or scrubbing. It is commonly used to describe the action of washing hands, clothes, dishes, or other objects to remove dirt or impurities.
Etymology
The word "lavar" comes from the Latin verb 'lavare,' which means 'to wash.' This root is shared among many Romance languages, reflecting the importance of cleanliness in everyday life. Did you know? The Latin 'lavare' also gave rise to English words like 'lavatory' and 'ablution.'
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"Lavar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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