Signification
Wash clothes.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'hacer la colada' is the standard term used in almost all regions. In Mexico, people are more likely to say 'lavar la ropa' than 'hacer la colada'.
Regional check
If you are in Spain, use 'hacer la colada'. If you are in Latin America, 'lavar la ropa' is safer.
Verb conjugation
Remember that 'hacer' is irregular in the past tense: 'hice', 'hiciste', 'hizo'.
Signification
Wash clothes.
Regional check
If you are in Spain, use 'hacer la colada'. If you are in Latin America, 'lavar la ropa' is safer.
Verb conjugation
Remember that 'hacer' is irregular in the past tense: 'hice', 'hiciste', 'hizo'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
Hoy tengo que ______ la colada.
The idiom is 'hacer la colada'.
Which phrase is correct?
Choose the most natural way to say 'I am doing the laundry'.
'Hacer la colada' is the standard expression.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesHoy tengo que ______ la colada.
The idiom is 'hacer la colada'.
Choose the most natural way to say 'I am doing the laundry'.
'Hacer la colada' is the standard expression.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it refers to the chore regardless of whether you use a machine or hand-wash.
It is more natural to say 'hacer la colada' as the article 'la' is sufficient.
Expressions liées
Lavar la ropa
synonymTo wash clothes
Tender la ropa
builds onTo hang out the laundry
Planchar la ropa
builds onTo iron the clothes
