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enjuagar

to rinse

verb en-hwah-GAHR Rare
Home & Lifestyle Cleaning

Usage Note

Enjuagar is a regular -ar verb (with the spelling change gu before e in certain forms: enjuague, enjuagues) meaning to rinse with water to remove soap, food, or residue. It is distinct from aclarar, which also means 'to rinse' in Spain but primarily means 'to clarify' elsewhere. The related noun enjuague also serves as the word for mouthwash (enjuague bucal), which is a useful collocation to memorise.

Examples

"Enjuaga bien los platos antes de secarlos."

Natural Translation

Rinse the plates well before drying them.

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