lavar

Definitions of lavar
  1. verb
    cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
    synonyms: lavarse
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    types:
    fregar, lavar concienzudamente
    wash thoroughly
    enjuagar
    rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash
    poner suavizante
    apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
    type of:
    asearse, lavarse, limpiarse
    clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
  2. verb
    remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
    synonyms: limpiar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  3. verb
    remove unwanted substances from
    synonyms: desempolvar, desengrasar, limpiar, purificar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  4. verb
    cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
    synonyms: absorber, empapar, mojar, remojar
  5. verb
    remove while making clean
    synonyms: limpiar, quitar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
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