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Italian

lavastoviglie

/lava.stoˈviʎ.ʎe/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

dishwasher

  • machine that washes dishes automatically

In a sentence

Metto i piatti nella lavastoviglie.

I put the dishes in the dishwasher.

La lavastoviglie è già piena?

Is the dishwasher already full?

Oggi la lavastoviglie non parte.

Today the dishwasher won't start.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
lavastovigliefeminine · singular
lavastovigliefeminine · plural
lavastovigliefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually feminine: la lavastoviglie.
  • Often invariable in the plural: le lavastoviglie.
  • Compound noun from lavare + stoviglie.
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