verb

lavar

wash

Limpiar algo con agua o con otro líquido para quitar la suciedad.

Lavar is a Spanish verb that means "to wash." It refers to the action of cleaning something by removing dirt or impurities, usually using water and often soap or detergent.

Meaning:

To clean by using water or other cleaning substances.

For example:
- Lavar las manos = to wash the hands
- Lavar la ropa = to wash the clothes
- Lavar el coche = to wash the car

Parts:

It is a regular verb ending in -ar, belonging to the first conjugation group.
Forms: lavar, lavo, lavas, lava, lavamos, laváis, lavan

Synonyms:

Limpiar (to clean), although "limpiar" can be more general and includes cleaning without water.
Enjugar or fregar for specific types of washing, like drying after washing or scrubbing.

Antonyms:

Ensuciar (to dirty)
Manchar (to stain)

Additional Notes:

Lavar can be used in both reflexive and non-reflexive forms. For example:
- Non-reflexive: Lavo el coche. (I wash the car.)
- Reflexive when washing oneself: Me lavo las manos. (I wash my hands.)