VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
lavar(se)
to wash (oneself)
First introduced in Chapter 4 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use lavar(se) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see lavar(se) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta lavar(se) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to wash (oneself) even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes lavar(se) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who wash (oneself) loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does lavar(se) mean in Spanish?
to wash (oneself) (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use lavar(se) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is lavar(se) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.