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se lava

washes

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phrase Uncommon #16,162
washes Reflexive form: used for washing yourself or washing body parts and clothing.
SP: Antes de cenar, se lava las manos.
EN: Before dinner, he washes his hands.

Él se lava el pelo.

He washes his hair.

Mi hermana se lava los zapatos todos los domingos.

My sister washes her shoes every Sunday.

La mujer se lava la cara.

The woman washes her face.

Mi hermana se lava el pelo cada mañana.

My sister washes her hair every morning.

Él se lava.

He washes himself.

Ella dice que se lava los dientes todas las mañanas.

She says she brushes her teeth every morning.

Nunca se lava y huele a cabra.

It never gets washed and smells like goat.

— Malèna (2000)

Una princesa no se lava ella misma.

A princess doesn’t wash herself.

El padre se lava la cara.

The father washes his face.

Ella se lava la cabeza.

She washes her hair.