A1
Collocation
Neutral
Meaning
To clean plates, cups, and utensils after a meal.
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Cultural Background
In Brazil, it is common to use the gerund 'lavando' for ongoing actions. In Portugal, you will often hear 'Estou a lavar a louça'.
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Gender matters
Remember that 'louça' is feminine, so use 'a' (the).
Meaning
To clean plates, cups, and utensils after a meal.
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Gender matters
Remember that 'louça' is feminine, so use 'a' (the).
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Eu preciso ____ a louça depois do jantar.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lavar
The phrase is 'lavar a louça'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
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Eu preciso ____ a louça depois do jantar.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lavar
The phrase is 'lavar a louça'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsUse the singular 'a louça' as a collective noun.
Related Phrases
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Lavar os pratos
synonymTo wash the plates
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