A1 Collocation Neutral

Lavar as mãos

To wash hands

Significado

To clean one's hands.

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Contexto cultural

Commonly used in political commentary to describe politicians who ignore public demands. Used similarly in formal and journalistic writing to describe institutional inaction.

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Context is key

Always clarify what you are washing your hands of by using 'quanto a' or 'sobre'.

Significado

To clean one's hands.

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Context is key

Always clarify what you are washing your hands of by using 'quanto a' or 'sobre'.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

Eu não tive culpa, por isso eu ______ as mãos.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: lavo

The idiom is 'lavar as mãos'.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu não tive culpa, por isso eu ______ as mãos.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: lavo

The idiom is 'lavar as mãos'.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

It can be seen as dismissive, so use it carefully in professional settings.

Frases relacionadas

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Tirar o corpo fora

synonym

To avoid responsibility

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Não ter nada com isso

similar

To have nothing to do with it

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