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42 Spanish Phrases for the Laundromat and Dry Cleaner
42 compact Spanish phrases for using laundromat machines, choosing wash cycles, buying detergent, paying, drying clothes, and handling dry-cleaning pickup.
Table of Contents
Finding machines
- 01
¿Hay alguna lavadora libre?
Is there a washing machine available?
- 02
Esta lavadora no enciende.
This washer will not turn on.
- 03
¿Cuánto peso admite?
How much weight does it allow?
- 04
Necesito una lavadora grande.
I need a large washing machine.
- 05
¿Dónde pongo la ropa?
Where do I put the clothes?
- 06
La puerta no se cierra.
The door does not close.
- 07
¿Me ayuda con la máquina?
Can you help me with the machine?
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Washing cycles
- 08
Quiero lavar con agua fría.
I want to wash with cold water.
- 09
¿Qué ciclo recomienda?
Which cycle do you recommend?
- 10
Necesito un ciclo corto.
I need a short cycle.
- 11
La lavadora se paró.
The washer stopped.
- 12
¿Cuánto dura este programa?
How long does this program take?
- 13
La ropa es delicada.
The clothes are delicate.
- 14
No use agua caliente.
Do not use hot water.
Detergent and supplies
- 15
Necesito detergente líquido.
I need liquid detergent.
- 16
¿Venden suavizante?
Do you sell fabric softener?
- 17
¿Dónde pongo el detergente?
Where do I put the detergent?
- 18
¿Puedo comprar una dosis?
Can I buy one dose?
- 19
Traje mi propio jabón.
I brought my own soap.
- 20
Necesito una bolsa para ropa.
I need a laundry bag.
- 21
¿Tiene quitamanchas?
Do you have stain remover?
Payment
- 22
¿Aceptan tarjeta?
Do you accept cards?
- 23
Necesito cambio para monedas.
I need change for coins.
- 24
La máquina no acepta monedas.
The machine does not accept coins.
- 25
¿Dónde pago el servicio?
Where do I pay for the service?
- 26
¿Puede devolverme el dinero?
Can you refund my money?
- 27
Quiero un recibo.
I want a receipt.
- 28
¿Cuánto cuesta secar?
How much does drying cost?
Dryers and dry cleaning
- 29
¿Hay secadora libre?
Is there a dryer available?
- 30
La ropa sigue húmeda.
The clothes are still damp.
- 31
Necesito más tiempo de secado.
I need more drying time.
- 32
No quiero que se encoja.
I do not want it to shrink.
- 33
Quiero limpieza en seco.
I want dry cleaning.
- 34
Esta chaqueta es delicada.
This jacket is delicate.
- 35
¿Puede planchar esta camisa?
Can you iron this shirt?
Pickup and problems
- 36
¿Cuándo estará listo?
When will it be ready?
- 37
Vengo a recoger mi ropa.
I came to pick up my clothes.
- 38
Aquí está mi ticket.
Here is my ticket.
- 39
Falta una camisa.
A shirt is missing.
- 40
Esta mancha no salió.
This stain did not come out.
- 41
La ropa huele raro.
The clothes smell strange.
- 42
¿Puede revisarlo, por favor?
Can you check it, please?
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