El rentamans
Example: El rentamans és un lloc per rentar la roba bruta.
Definition
"El rentamans" refers to a place designed specifically for washing dirty clothes. It is typically equipped with facilities to clean garments, serving as a laundry area or washroom where people can perform washing tasks.
Etymology
The term "el rentamans" comes from Catalan, combining 'renta,' meaning 'wash,' and 'mans,' meaning 'hands.' It literally signifies a place for washing hands, but historically extended to washing clothes. Did you know it highlights the traditional focus on cleanliness starting from the hands?
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"El rentamans" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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