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"Washing machine" in Italian: lavatrice
la lavatrice
A washing machine in Italian is la lavatrice (lah-vah-TREE-cheh), feminine. Mettere in lavatrice means to put in the wash. Il bucato is the laundry—different page.
Apartment chore
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How to pronounce lavatrice
Say it
lah-vah-TREE-cheh
/la.vaˈtri.t͡ʃe/
Lavatrice: lah-vah-TREE-cheh. Stress TREE. Soft ch.
"Washing machine" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la lavatrice | the washing machine Appliance. | Appliance. |
| mettere in lavatrice | to put in the washing machine Start a load. | Start a load. |
| programma della lavatrice | wash cycle Settings. | Settings. |
| lavatrice rotta | broken washing machine Problem. | Problem. |
How to use lavatrice in real life
- 1Apartment chore
La lavatrice è libera adesso.
The washing machine is free now.
La lavatrice.
- 2Instructions
Metti i panni in lavatrice a quaranta gradi.
Put the clothes in the washing machine at forty degrees.
In lavatrice.
- 3Repair call
La lavatrice non centrifuga più.
The washing machine doesn't spin anymore.
Problem report.
Mistakes English speakers make with lavatrice
Incorrect: Il lavatrice è pieno.
Correct: La lavatrice è piena.
Feminine: la lavatrice.
Incorrect: Metto il bucato (meaning the machine itself)
Correct: Uso la lavatrice. / Faccio il bucato.
Lavatrice is the machine; bucato is the laundry.
Good to know
Shared apartment lavatrici need polite time slots. Italians often hang-dry after the machine—balconies replace tumble dryers. Capsule detergent and short cycles are common city habits.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Negotiating laundry turns
ChatPal
Posso usare la lavatrice alle otto?
Can I use the washing machine at eight?
You
Sì—la lavatrice sarà libera.
Yes—the washing machine will be free.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Se la lavatrice bippa, togli i panni.
Perfect. If the washing machine beeps, take the clothes out.
You
D'accordo.
Agreed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Washing machine" in Italian
Washing machine?
La lavatrice.
Put clothes in?
Mettere in lavatrice.
Laundry (clothes)?
Il bucato—other page.
Gender?
Feminine.
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