Noun
/labeˈɾeɾo/
The term "lavadero" refers to a place or facility where clothes are washed, often equipped with basins for hand washing. In broader terms, it can also mean a washbasin or sink. The frequency of use is moderate, often appearing in both spoken and written contexts, though it tends to be more common in informal or everyday conversation.
Los vecinos se reúnen en el lavadero para conversar mientras lavan su ropa.
(The neighbors gather in the laundry to chat while they wash their clothes.)
Mi casa no tiene un lavadero, así que necesito ir a una lavandería.
(My house doesn't have a laundry room, so I need to go to a laundromat.)
Asegúrate de limpiar el lavadero después de usarlo.
(Make sure to clean the washbasin after using it.)
The term "lavadero" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions, but it may appear in some regional or colloquial phrases.
Estar en el lavadero de la vida significa afrontar problemas cotidianos.
(Being in the washroom of life means facing everyday problems.)
Lo que pasa en el lavadero, se queda en el lavadero.
(What happens in the laundry stays in the laundry.)
No hay que lavar trapos sucios en el lavadero.
(We shouldn't wash dirty rags in the washroom.)
The word "lavadero" comes from the Spanish verb "lavar," which means "to wash," combined with the suffix "-ero," which indicates a place or location associated with a particular activity. Therefore, "lavadero" literally translates to "a place for washing."
The word "lavadero" encapsulates both a practical and cultural aspect of Spanish life, reflecting the importance of communal and domestic spaces for personal and household care.