lavaplatos (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Lavaplatos is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/lapaˈplatos/

Translation Options into English

The word lavaplatos can be translated as: - dishwasher (the appliance) - sink (the physical fixture in which dishes are washed)

Meaning and Usage

Lavaplatos refers to a device designed for washing dishes automatically (i.e., a dishwasher), as well as the sink where dishes are typically washed by hand. It is a commonly used term in both oral and written contexts, with general frequency in households and culinary discussions.

Example Sentences

1. El lavaplatos está lleno de platos sucios.

2. The dishwasher is full of dirty dishes.

3. Voy a instalar un nuevo lavaplatos en la cocina.

4. I’m going to install a new sink in the kitchen.

5. Ella prefiere usar el lavaplatos en lugar de lavar los platos a mano.

6. She prefers to use the dishwasher rather than wash the dishes by hand.

Idiomatic Expressions

While lavaplatos itself may not feature in many idiomatic expressions, here are some related phrases that incorporate elements of the word:

1. Estar como un lavaplatos
2. To be like a dishwasher (to be overloaded with work)
3. Estoy como un lavaplatos con todos estos archivos que tengo que revisar.

4. I’m like a dishwasher with all these files I have to review.

5. Hacer el lavaplatos

6. To do the dishwasher’s job (to take on all the chores)
7. En nuestra casa, siempre me toca hacer el lavaplatos.

8. In our house, I’m always the one who has to do the dishes.

9. El lavaplatos callado

10. The silent dishwasher (referring to someone who does work without complaint)
11. Ella es el lavaplatos callado de la oficina, siempre ayudando a los demás.
12. She is the silent dishwasher of the office, always helping others.

Etymology

Lavaplatos is a compound word derived from: - "lava" from the verb lavar, meaning "to wash" (from Latin lavare) - "platos", which is the plural of plato, meaning “plate” (from Latin platum)

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Lavavajillas (commonly used term for dishwasher) - Fregadero (more general term for sink)

Antonyms: - Secador de platos (dish drainer – though not truly an antonym, it is used in contrast regarding the washing process).