laundering

BrE /ˈlɔːndərɪŋ/ AmE /ˈlɔːndərɪŋ/

noun en → es

1 CLEANING [uncountable] B2

the process of washing clothes, especially in a machine or by hand

lavado de ropa

  • do the laundry

Collocations laundry detergent · laundry basket

  • She spends a lot of time doing her laundry.

    Ella pasa mucho tiempo haciendo la colada.

2 WASHING [uncountable] B1

the act of washing something, such as clothes or bed sheets

lavado

  • do the laundry

Collocations laundry soap · laundry water

  • The hotel offers a laundry service.

    El hotel ofrece un servicio de lavandería.

3 WASHING [uncountable] C1

the act of washing money obtained illegally to make it appear legitimate

lavado de dinero

  • money laundering

Collocations laundering scheme · laundering operation

  • The police are investigating a money-laundering case.

    La policía está investigando un caso de lavado de dinero.