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- Lucas: Hey there. Welcome back to Learn Portuguese with Fexingo. I am Lucas, and this is Luna. We are so glad you are here for episode two hundred eighty-three. Luna: Hi everyone! It is Luna. You know, after all those cooking episodes and hiking tips, I realized I have never talked about my least favorite chore. Lucas: Oh no. What could be worse than chopping vegetables or climbing a mountain? Luna: Laundry. Just endless piles of clothes. But today, we are going to make it easier by learning the Portuguese words for doing laundry. Lucas: Exactly. And thanks to Fexingo, you can learn these at your own pace. Let us start with the first step. Before you wash anything, you need to sort them. Luna: Right. If you mix colors with whites, disaster strikes. So what is the phrase for sorting clothes? Lucas: The phrase is Separar as roupas. Listen closely. Separar as roupas. Luna: Separar as roupas. Okay, let me try that. se par ar as rou-pas. Lucas: That was perfect. Separar means to separate, and roupas means clothes. So you are separating the clothes. Repeat it one more time for me. Luna: Separar as roupas. Yeah, I like that rhythm. It feels organized already. Lucas: It does feel better than just throwing everything in a pile. Once you have separated them, you put them into the machine. Luna: Okay, so the next step is putting them in. Is it Putar as roupas? No, that sounds wrong. Lucas: You are close! The verb is Colocar. The phrase is Colocar na máquina. Listen to the full sentence. Colocar na máquina. Luna: Colocar na máquina. Hmm. Co-lo-car na ma qui na. That sounds nice. Lucas: Colocar na máquina. Exactly. Colocar is to place or put, and máquina is machine. So you are putting them in the machine. Try it again, slowly. Luna: Colocar na máquina. There it is. I can almost see the washing machine starting right now. Lucas: Good visualization. Now, here is a pro tip from Lucas. In Brazil, we often use cold water for most loads to save energy and protect fabrics. Luna: Really? I always use hot water. Is there a specific phrase for using cold water? Lucas: Yes. Use Água fria. The phrase is Usar água fria. Listen carefully. Usar água fria. Luna: Usar água fria. Wait, let me check. Usar is to use, agua is water, and fria is cold. Usar água fria. Lucas: Spot on. Usar água fria. Say it with me one more time to lock it in. Usar água fria. Luna: Usar água fria. Oh, I love that. It sounds so refreshing. Cold water makes sense now. Lucas: It really does. After the wash cycle is done, the clothes are wet. Now you need to get them dry. Luna: This is the part I usually rush through. Hang them up outside where the sun hits. What do I say for that? Lucas: The phrase is Deixar secar. Listen. Deixar secar. Luna: Deixar secar. Let me break that down. Deixar is to let or leave, and secar is to dry. Deixar secar. Lucas: Deixar secar. Yes. You let them dry. It is simple and effective. Give it another try. Deixar secar. Luna: Deixar secar. I feel like a laundry master already. Just let them dry. It is so logical. Lucas: It is very logical. Finally, once they are dry, if they are wrinkled, you might need to iron them. Luna: Ugh. Ironing. But sometimes it is necessary for a crisp shirt. What is the phrase for ironing clothes? Lucas: The phrase is Passar a roupa. Listen closely. Passar a roupa. Luna: Passar a roupa. Pa-sar a rou-pa. Okay, I think I got it. Passar means to pass or slide, and roupa is clothes. Lucas: Passar a roupa. Correct. You slide the iron over the clothes. One more time. Passar a roupa. Luna: Passar a roupa. Nailed it. That sounds surprisingly smooth. Like the iron gliding over fabric. Lucas: Exactly. So we have Separar as roupas, Colocar na máquina, Usar água fria, Deixar secar, and Passar a roupa. Luna: That covers the whole process. From sorting to ironing. It feels much less scary now. Lucas: It does. And remember, practice makes perfect. If you want to support this show and keep these episodes coming, we have a small request. Luna: Yeah, listener support is what keeps Fexingo ad-free and growing. A couple of dollars a month helps us produce these high-quality lessons. Lucas: If you have found value in our episodes, please consider visiting buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. That is F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Luna: Every bit helps us continue making language learning accessible for everyone. Thanks for being part of this community. Lucas: Back to our phrases. Let us review Separar as roupas. Think about your laundry basket. Separate the colors. Luna: Separar as roupas. Yep. Colors and whites go into different piles. Simple but important. Lucas: Now, Colocar na máquina. Imagine loading the washer. You are placing them inside. Luna: Colocar na máquina. Yes. Gentle placement. Don't just throw them in there. Lucas: And Usar água fria. Setting the temperature. Cold water is best for most things. Luna: Usar água fria. Definitely. Saves money and saves the clothes. Smart move. Lucas: Then Deixar secar. Hanging them up. Letting nature do its work. Luna: Deixar secar. Sun-dried clothes smell the best. I love that step. Lucas: Finally, Passar a roupa. The finishing touch. Making everything look sharp. Luna: Passar a roupa. Worth the effort for a good outfit. I am ready to tackle my laundry list. Lucas: I am sure you will. These phrases are easy to slip into conversation. Next time you do chores, say them out loud. Luna: It really helps them stick. Thank you, Lucas, for guiding me through this mundane task. Lucas: Anytime, Luna. Remember, small steps lead to big progress. Keep practicing these five phrases. Luna: We will see you next time. Keep listening and keep learning with Fexingo.