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Ropa y Moda - Cuidar la ropa

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el cuidado de la ropa como "plancha", "lavadora" y "doblar".

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Words Related to Clothes and Fashion
clothes basket
[Sustantivo]

a container typically made of wicker, plastic, or cloth material used for storing and transporting laundry or dirty clothes to a washing machine

cesta de ropa, canasta de ropa

cesta de ropa, canasta de ropa

clothes hanger
[Sustantivo]

a device used to hang and organize clothing items in a closet or storage space

percha, gancho para ropa

percha, gancho para ropa

clothesline
[Sustantivo]

a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

tendedero

tendedero

Ex: She prefers using clothesline to save energy instead of a dryer .
clothes hoist
[Sustantivo]

a device used for hanging and drying clothes outdoors, typically consisting of a pole or frame with lines or ropes for suspending clothing items

tendedero, secador de ropa

tendedero, secador de ropa

clothes horse
[Sustantivo]

a freestanding rack used for indoor clothes drying, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often collapsible for easy storage

tenderete, caballo de tender

tenderete, caballo de tender

clothes peg
[Sustantivo]

a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry

pinza de ropa, gancho de ropa

pinza de ropa, gancho de ropa

clothespin
[Sustantivo]

a device used for hanging wet clothes on a clothesline to dry

pinza de la ropa, ganchito para la ropa

pinza de la ropa, ganchito para la ropa

coat hanger
[Sustantivo]

a device, typically made of wood, plastic, or wire, used to hang and store clothing

percha, ganchero

percha, ganchero

fabric softener
[Sustantivo]

a laundry product used to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during washing or drying, typically in liquid or dryer sheet form

suavizante de tela, suavizante para prendas

suavizante de tela, suavizante para prendas

laundry detergent
[Sustantivo]

a cleaning agent that is used to remove dirt, stains, and odors from clothing and other fabrics

detergente para la ropa, detergente de lavandería

detergente para la ropa, detergente de lavandería

hamper
[Sustantivo]

a large basket with a lid, typically used for laundry, storage, or transport

cesta, hamper

cesta, hamper

hanger
[Sustantivo]

a piece of metal, plastic, or wood, usually in a triangular shape with a hook on its top, that people use for storing their clothes in a closet or on a rack

percha, gancho

percha, gancho

ironing board
[Sustantivo]

a long narrow table, often covered with cloth, on which clothes are ironed

tabla de planchar

tabla de planchar

laundry basket
[Sustantivo]

a container used for storing and transporting dirty clothes to and from the washing machine or laundromat

cesta de ropa, canasta de ropa

cesta de ropa, canasta de ropa

to air
[Verbo]

to expose something, such as clothing or bedding, to the open air to freshen it or dry it

airear, ventilar

airear, ventilar

Ex: After a rainstorm , aired the wet camping gear by spreading it out on the rocks to dry in the sun .
airing cupboard
[Sustantivo]

a warm and enclosed storage space in a house, usually containing a hot water cylinder, used to dry or air clothes

armario de secado, almacén de aire

armario de secado, almacén de aire

peg
[Sustantivo]

a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline

pinza, clip

pinza, clip

soap flakes
[Sustantivo]

small, thin pieces of soap that are used for washing clothes and other household items

copos de jabón, escamas de jabón

copos de jabón, escamas de jabón

soap powder
[Sustantivo]

a powdered detergent that is used for washing clothes, and typically consists of a mixture of soap and synthetic detergents

detergente en polvo, polvo de jabón

detergente en polvo, polvo de jabón

spray starch
[Sustantivo]

a laundry product used to stiffen fabrics, reduce wrinkles, and facilitate ironing by spraying it onto clothes for a crisp and polished appearance

almidón en aerosol, almidón para planchar

almidón en aerosol, almidón para planchar

washboard
[Sustantivo]

a tool used to manually wash clothes by rubbing them against its ribbed surface while they are wet with soap and water

tablón de lavar, tabla de lavar

tablón de lavar, tabla de lavar

washing line
[Sustantivo]

an outdoor cord or rope used for air-drying clothes by hanging them for drying in the open air and sunlight

tendedero, cuerda de tender

tendedero, cuerda de tender

washing powder
[Sustantivo]

a type of cleaning agent in the form of a dry powder or granules used to wash clothes

detergente en polvo, polvo para lavar

detergente en polvo, polvo para lavar

washing machine
[Sustantivo]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavadora

lavadora

Ex: washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .
dryer
[Sustantivo]

a machine used to remove moisture from clothes, hair, or other items through heat or airflow

secarropas, secadora

secarropas, secadora

Ex: The dryer kept running late into the night .
dryer sheet
[Sustantivo]

a fabric or paper sheet used in dryers to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during drying

hoja para secadora, hoja de suavizante para secadora

hoja para secadora, hoja de suavizante para secadora

bleach
[Sustantivo]

a strong chemical compound used for removing stains, whitening clothes, and disinfecting surfaces

lejía, blanqueador

lejía, blanqueador

to iron
[Verbo]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

planchar

planchar

Ex: The irons the fabric before sewing to create smooth seams .
iron
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

plancha

plancha

Ex: iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth .
ironed
[Adjetivo]

describing the state of a garment that has been pressed and smoothed with an iron

planchado, alisado

planchado, alisado

wrinkled
[Adjetivo]

having creases or folds caused by being crushed, bent, or compressed

arrugado, pliegues

arrugado, pliegues

to unload
[Verbo]

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

descargar, descargar cosas

descargar, descargar cosas

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .
to fold
[Verbo]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

doblar, plegar

doblar, plegar

Ex: She decided fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .
the cleaner's
[Sustantivo]

a shop where one can do their laundry and dry cleaning

tintorería

tintorería

(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole

caerse de

caerse de

Ex: The handle of the came off during the trip , making it difficult to carry .

to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out

escurrir, secar al aire

escurrir, secar al aire

dry-cleaned
[Adjetivo]

cleaned with a solvent instead of water

limpiado en seco, lavado en seco

limpiado en seco, lavado en seco

to hang up
[Verbo]

to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.

colgar, suspender

colgar, suspender

Ex: He hung up his keys on the wall hook for easy access.
ironing
[Sustantivo]

the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron

planchado

planchado

Ex: After completing the ironing, she felt a sense of accomplishment seeing the neatly pressed clothes.
to launder
[Verbo]

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

lavar, colar

lavar, colar

Ex: After the camping trip , laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors .
launderette
[Sustantivo]

a place where one can wash and dry one's clothes using coin-operated machines

lavandería, autoservicio de lavandería

lavandería, autoservicio de lavandería

Ex: They waited at launderette until their clothes were dry .
laundry
[Sustantivo]

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

ropa sucia, ropa limpia

ropa sucia, ropa limpia

Ex: She hung laundry out to dry in the sun .
to load
[Verbo]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

cargar

cargar

Ex: loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains .
to press
[Verbo]

to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it

alisar, planchar

alisar, planchar

Ex: The pressed the pleats of the skirt to restore its original shape .
washable
[Adjetivo]

able to be safely cleaned with water or other cleaning agents without being damaged

lavable, lavable a mano

lavable, lavable a mano

Ex: washable cover on the couch can be removed and washed to keep it fresh .
stained
[Adjetivo]

marked or discolored by a substance that is difficult to remove

manchado, descolorido

manchado, descolorido

Ex: She used a stain remover to try to remove the wine stain from the carpet.
to clean
[Verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: We clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
wet
[Adjetivo]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

mojado

mojado

Ex: They ran for shelter when the rain started and got their wet.
to wet
[Verbo]

to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid

mojar, humedecer

mojar, humedecer

Ex: wet the sponge and began to wash the car .
dry
[Adjetivo]

lacking moisture or liquid

seco

seco

Ex: After the rain stopped , the pavement quickly dry under the heat .
to dry
[Verbo]

to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore

secar

secar

Ex: dried the spilled liquid on the floor with a mop .
dirty
[Adjetivo]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sucio

sucio

Ex: dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .
to unravel
[Verbo]

to undo or separate the strands of something that is woven or knitted

descoserse

descoserse

to unfold
[Verbo]

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

desplegar, desdoblar

desplegar, desdoblar

Ex: The unfolded the camping chair for a comfortable seat .
dry cleaner
[Sustantivo]

an individual who works or owns a business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of garments and textiles using methods that do not involve water

tintorero, limpiador en seco

tintorero, limpiador en seco

Ex: dry cleaner removed the coffee stain from his white shirt perfectly
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