lavagem

Portuguese

Etymology

From lavar (“to wash”) +‎ -agem. Compare Spanish lavaje, Catalan llavatge, French lavage, Italian lavaggio.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /lɐvaʒɐ̃j̃/

Noun

lavagem f (plural lavagens)

1. washing, rinsing
2. slops, dishwater